Mangoes

Use our zone-based planting guide to know when to plant mangoes.

Plant name Zone Start seeds indoors (spring/fall) Start seeds outdoors (spring/fall) Plant seedlings/transplants outdoors (spring/fall) Plant spacing # plants per person
Mangoes 3a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 3b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 4a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 4b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 5a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 5b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 6a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 6b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 7a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 7b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 8a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 8b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 9a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 9b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 10a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Mangoes 10b Not recommended Not recommended March 1-April 15 4-30 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household
Mangoes 11a Not recommended Not recommended March 1-April 15 4-30 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household
Mangoes 11b Not recommended Not recommended March 1-April 15 4-30 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household

* There are hundreds of varieties, so consult your local Extension office for the ones that will work best in your area. Start with a grafted seedling. Mangoes do not tolerate any frost.