Mangifera indica 'Fairchild'

Discover the 'Fairchild' mango – a unique variety with a rich history and exceptional qualities. Hailing from the Panama Canal Zone in the early 1900s, it was named after Dr. David Fairchild, who developed a fondness for this unique fruit. Believed to be a hybrid of Indo-Chinese and Indian cultivars, the 'Fairchild' mango exhibits remarkable traits that make it a sought-after variety. While it may not showcase the vibrant colors of some commercial cultivars, it compensates with a stellar set of attributes. These include a rich, aromatic flavor, excellent yield, and robust disease resistance. The 'Fairchild' mango is petite in size, usually weighing less than a pound. Its oblong-ovoid shape lacks any beak and ripens from green to a lovely yellow hue, devoid of any red blush. The fruit boasts dark yellow, juicy flesh that's completely fiberless. (Pot size: 3 gallon)

Mango Care: To get the most out of your new mango tree dedicate an area in your yard for it away from other trees and structures. Your new mango wants full sun, the more sun the more fruit you'll have. For the first 30 days you must water your mango tree to get it established, it does not want to be over watered. Look for a flush of leaves in the first month or so, this will tell you it's growing well. Once established mango trees do not want too much water and are drought resistant. You may want to sparingly fertilize at the end of August with a simple 6-6-6 fertilizer. The nitrogen in fertilizer, the first number, will help your tree grow leaves.  The second number, phosphorous encourages roots. The third, potassium creates the fruit. In the following years you may only be fertilizing with potassium for a good crop of fruit.

If you'd like to learn more about site selection, planting, proper irrigation, more advanced fertilizing, and pruning for your mango tree please check out the University of Florida's Agricultural Extension office's site on proper home mango care.