Young, also named Tebow for Heisman trophy winner and Florida gator quarterback, Tim Tebow, has the acclaimed characteristics of both quality and production by crossing the incredible eating qualities of the Edward and the production qualities of the Kent. Borne on a large tree, the fruit is yellow and pink when ripe, completely fiber-less, and weighing about one pound each. It is a mid-to late-season bearer ripening from mid-July to August. (Pot size: 3 gallon)

Mango Care:To getthe 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 tosparingly fertilizeat the end of August with a simple 6-6-6 fertilizer.The nitrogen infertilizer, 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 withpotassium 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’ssiteon proper home mango care.