The period from planting to before fruiting is the sapling stage or non-production period of mango. The sapling period lasts from 1 to 3 years. The cultivation and management of mango saplings is very important. This is the basis for determining whether the mango trees can produce normally and have high yields in the future, so we must attach great importance to it. 1. Water management of mango saplings

In case of drought after planting, water once every 5 to 7 days to keep the tree soil moist; when water accumulates in rainy days, drain it in time to prevent root rot and Dead seedlings.

2. Weeding and loosening of mango saplings

Weeding should be done every 1 to 2 months to keep the root circle (or planting zone) free of weeds and the orchard free of tall grass, Bad weed. If herbicides are used, the mango seedlings need to be protected from the effects of the herbicides when spraying; after a storm or when the light soil layer becomes compacted, the root circle should be loosened in a timely manner. 3. Young mango trees need to be covered with grass.

Young orchards recommend annual root circle (or planting row) covering with grass. This is beneficial to reducing water evaporation, balancing soil temperature, preventing weeds, increasing soil organic matter, and improving the physical and chemical shape of the soil. 4. Fertilization methods for young mango trees

To promote the growth of branches and leaves and expand the crown of young trees, it is advisable to apply quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer frequently and lightly. Generally, thin fertilizer is applied 1 to 2 times each time, and the holes are deeply plowed and expanded every year, and organic fertilizer is reapplied.

Dig two fertilizer trenches 80 cm long, 40 cm wide and 40 cm deep outside the planting hole symmetrically. Fill the trenches with fertilizer (or single bark, etc.), and apply human fertilizer or soil fertilizer. 20~30kg, superphosphate 0.5kg. 5. Plastic pruning of mango saplings

This is one of the key technical measures for saplings to have high yields. Its purpose is to promote branching and cultivate a reasonable early-bearing and high-yield tree shape.

If the seedlings are naturally branched, they should be reshaped 3 to 5 months after planting. The height of the trunk should be 30 to 50 cm. One branch should have 3 to 5 main branches, and each main branch should be about 50 cm in length. Remove the top and cultivate 3 secondary branches (secondary branches) each.

By analogy, we can cultivate three-level branches, four-level branches, and five-level branches. 6. Intercropping method of young mango orchards

Young orchards have wide rows and can be intercropped with short-term crops such as peanuts, beans, sweet potatoes, vegetables, melons, and pineapples. Short-stemming green manures such as Stylosophora can also be intercropped, but intercropping cannot affect the growth and management of mangoes, and it is not suitable to intercrop tall crops such as sugar cane and cassava.