Mango is a very large tree hailing from the Old World tropics. It could not survive a Michigan winter. Most likely not even a Michigan autumn. However, it can fruit in long and short day periods and therefore could be productive in a greenhouse. I guess F.R.O.G. couldn’t produce mango as a fruit crop… but perhaps a few trees in a greenhouse could produce a modest harvest. Mango is used in many medicinals, treating a range from diabetes to asthma. It has been shown to stop cancer growth even in advanced stages. Dried and ground, mango is called Amchur, one of the delicious spices used in Indian cooking. But my favorite mango fact is that my father-in-law is highly allergic to it, so it could be used as a deterrent. This little mango tree was planted from seed to celebrate Adeline's birth almost 3 years ago. Since we have not yet built a greenhouse, he's had a hard life. Also, like the avocado, coming from seed there is very little chance that he will produce good fruit. The best this little guy can do is be a test plant for survivability... and remind us of our little girl.
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