How to Grow Tommy Atkins Mango
Mangifera indica 'Tommy Atkins'
Your complete guide to growing Tommy Atkins Mango.
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Companion Plants for Tommy Atkins Mango
✓ Good companions
Provides windbreak and shade, creates humid microclimate mangoes prefer
Creates beneficial microclimate, shares similar water needs, and provides wind protection
Deep taproot brings nutrients to surface, excellent mulch and compost material
Repels mosquitoes and other pests, aromatic deterrent for insects
Repels nematodes and aphids, attracts beneficial predatory insects
Attracts pollinators, provides wind protection, minimal root competition
Compatible root systems and growth habits, attracts beneficial insects
Ground cover that suppresses weeds, fixes nitrogen, compatible shallow roots
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to mango trees and inhibits root development
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth, competes aggressively for water and nutrients
Acidifies soil through needle drop, mango prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
