Seeds to Plate: The Garden Story: Banana Mango Tree Fruiting in Backyard | 2-Year Growth Journey

🌱 Banana Mango Tree Fruiting in My Backyard Garden – 2-Year Growth Journey | Seeds to Plate

If you’re a home gardener or planning to grow fruit trees, this post is for you! After 2 years of care and patience, my Banana Mango tree has finally started fruiting for the first time. Grown right in my backyard, this tree is a part of my green journey shared on my YouTube channel, Seeds to Plate: The Garden Story.

In this blog, I’ll take you through the full journey—from planting to first fruiting—with tips, experiences, and a video you won’t want to miss.

🍃 What Is a Banana Mango Tree?

The Banana Mango (also known as Amrapali or Mallika in some regions) is a hybrid mango variety known for:

Sweet, fiberless pulp
Small-to-medium fruit size
Rich aroma and flavor
Ideal for home gardens and containers

It’s perfect for tropical or subtropical climates and fruits in 2–3 years under proper care.

🏡 My Backyard Mango Tree Story: 2 Years of Growth

📅 Year 1 – Root Development Stage

I planted the Banana Mango sapling in a well-drained sunny spot in my backyard. In the first year, I didn’t use any fertilizer—just allowed the plant to develop strong roots.

Regular watering (early morning or late evening)
Mulching with dry leaves
No pruning in the first year

📅 Year 2 – Fertilizing and Flowering

In the second year, I introduced a light schedule of:

Organic compost (vermicompost, cow dung)
Balanced NPK fertilizer once in 3 months
Occasional neem oil spray for pest control

Soon, flower buds appeared, followed by tiny green fruits—a sign of success!

🥭 First-Time Fruiting: A Gardener’s Reward

There’s a special satisfaction in watching your first fruit grow. The Banana Mango tree rewarded my patience with a bunch of healthy, green mangoes—soon to turn yellow and sweet.

🌿 Quick Tip: Avoid over-fertilizing in the flowering stage. Too much nitrogen can reduce fruit setting.

🎬 Watch the Video: Banana Mango Tree Fruiting

📺 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/w96--TUlFus?si=-RJt5rpVN1T4VQLU

Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@SeedsToPlateTheGardenStory

In this video on my channel Seeds to Plate: The Garden Story, I walk you through:

The plant’s current state
How I cared for it seasonally
My first look at the mango fruits on the tree

Don’t miss the transformation!

🌿 Home Gardening Tips for Growing Banana Mango

If you're planning to grow a Banana Mango tree at home, keep these tips in mind:

✅ Choose a sunny spot with good drainage
✅ Let the roots establish for 12 months
✅ Use a mix of organic and chemical fertilizers
✅ Prune only lightly in the second year
✅ Be patient—fruits come with time!