William,
The Mango is doing fine.

I cut it back a bit in the summer so I could walk around it. It has since grown to about 12 ft tall.
No damage so far this winter. It isn't covered.

I bought a grafted " Ice Cream " Mango during the summer. This guy seems to be a fast grower. I will be leaving it in the pot permanently so I can move it in and out from under my patio in case of a hard freeze.

Jeff

Jeff

The above followup was added by Jeff on December 24, 2003 at 6:18 pm PST.

William

No damage here on the potted Ataulfo seedlings, but it has not been fairly mild here too. I have mine under my patio roof as well, though one is just beyond it, when it hit 29F and it was not bothered at all. I was expecting more damage, or at least some damage.

Cherimoyas are growing barely, but the White Sapotes seedlings are growing quite well in this relatively warm winter weather, as are the guavas and other things.

David

The above followup was added by David, Waterford CA, zone9 on December 25, 2003 at 0:53 am PST.

Jeff

Merry Christmas to you and all the rest of the rarefruiters that frequent this board. Glad to hear that your mango is doing so well. I have a couple of nice size seedlings myself that I'm considering planting out this spring. I figure if they dont produce a quality fruit then I can always topwork them over to something else.

I have a Ice Cream mango also. It bore a few fruit last summer but they all aborted. It was good though as the tree was too small to bring fruit to size.

I have read that Ice Cream mango is easily kept at around 6 feet so it is one of the best for pot culture. The mangos themselves are not very attractive but supposedly the taste makes up for that. If this turns out to be a good variety for the valley then I'll be grafting some up.

Carrie is suppose to be another variety that has excellent fruit and is a small statured tree. I'm planning on picking one up in feb or march. Anyway best of luck to you on all your fruit growing endeavors.

David

Glad to hear that all your mangos are doing so well. I too have a number of Ataulfos to plant as well. If I remember correctly they are from a Manila seed? I have yet to try a manila fruit but I understand they are very good. I have a nice manila around 6-8 feet or so that is going in the ground with lots of that compost Ive been getting. Should grow real well this summer. It doubled to tripled in a pot last summer with watering and fish emulsion. Infact it is my most vigorous variety I have. I have high hopes for it.
If I get some fruit this year I'll be sure to plant the seeds and save you a couple. Best of luck to you as well David.

I hope that all reading this has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

William Visalia Ca

The above followup was added by William on December 25, 2003 at 7:07 am PST.

I have several small seedlings that I sprouted from seed. THey are about 6 inches tall. I am transferring a couple from potting soil to Jiffy pots. I want to know how to bring them to a size where I can plant them in the ground. I live in the Palm Springs area. They appear healthy but I know that I have to fertilize at some point.

The above followup was added by Kathleen on June 26, 2004 at 11:41 am PST.