How often to water a mango tree | Spring, summer + winter guide

Water your mango tree every 2-3 days after first planting it out and over a dry summer. Slow down the watering to once or twice per week as the tree establishes. Check the soil moisture and water the tree once or twice per week in summer slowing down to every 1-2 weeks in Fall. Check the tree in winter and top up with water if the soil is dry on the top 3 inches.

Mango trees will need little water once they are established in winter. This will actually help it to flower and set fruit.

How often to water a mango tree

Mango trees will need different amount of water during each season. This table gives you a general guide to how often to water a mango tree.

Time	How often to water a mango tree
First planted out	Water every 2-3 days, approximately 1 gallon
Spring	Water every 1-2 weeks when during low rainfall, deep watering up to 3 gallons
Summer	Water 1-2x per week 2-3 gallons (depending on rainfall)
Fall	Water every 1-2 weeks (3 gallons)
Winter	Check each week, add water if the top 3 inches of soil is dry 2-3 gallons

Each mango tree will need a different amount of water depending on the season, rainfall and how mature the tree is. An advanced mango tree will send down a deep tap root which will reach deeper ground water and help the tree to survive low water conditions.

Mango trees will grow better when watered regularly particularly during summer which will support the tree to grow large and juicy fruit. This article will explore how often to water a mango tree in each season to keep it growing and producing fruit.

How often water a mango tree in spring

Water every 1-2 weeks when during low rainfall, deep watering up to 3 gallons

Mango trees will be preparing to put on new growth and grow flowers in Spring ready to set fruit. Most trees will benefit from a deep watering every 1-2 weeks in Spring if the weather is dry. If you experience heavy rains or spring storms this could be enough for your tree.

Check the soil 2 inches below the surface and see if it is still dry. Sometimes the rain is not enough to penetrate deep into the soil, particularly if the showers are short and it has been a dry winter. Top up the tree with more water from your hose to keep it healthy.

How often water a mango tree in summer

Water 1-2x per week 2-3 gallons (depending on rainfall).

For tropical regions summer can be when you get all of your rain and your mango tree will be happy with regular water and warm weather. Whether it is rainfall or your own hose, mango trees will benefit from watering once or twice per week in very warm weather.

You will need to judge for yourself whether or not the rain is enough. Once the tree is established it will survive summers well but will always benefit from an extra drink at the beginning of the day when the weather is hot.

Drooping leaves are a sign that the tree needs some extra water so water it well in the morning to give it an extra boost of water without leaving its roots too wet.

How often water a mango tree in Fall

Water every 1-2 weeks (3 gallons).

Water your mango tree every 1 -2 weeks when the weather starts to cool in Fall. Tropical regions will tend to have dryer Fall weather so slow down your watering compared to summer. You may find that you rarely need to water in fall as the weather cools and the tree slows down its growth.

How often water a mango tree in winter

Check each week, add water if the top 3 inches of soil is dry 2-3 gallons.

Winter is a quiet time for mango tree growth so slow down your watering and check the plant each week. You may not need to water at all, maybe every 2-3 weeks if the soil is very dry. Deep watering mango trees will encourage them to grow deep roots to stabilize the tree.

I like to put mulch around my mango trees in spring and top it up again in fall to make sure the depth stays between 2-3 inches. This will hold water in the soil for longer in the summer and prevent winter weeds.

How often to water a mango tree | Summary

Mango trees will need watering every 2-3 days when you first plant them out for 2-3 weeks. The watering rate can then slow down and swap over to deep watering every 1-2 weeks in Spring. Over summer, check the tree regularly and add water if the soil seems dry or if you have scorching hot days.

Tropical regions will tend to have mild summers with more rainfall which will help the plant to set fruit and grow them large and delicious. If your region is suffering from low rainfall, top up the tree as it needs and check the soil moisture regularly with your finger.

My mango tree was planted late Fall and has needed a few additions of water throughout the winter months. It has sat almost dormant but as it moves into spring, new shoots are starting to appear at the top of the plant.

This is a good sign that the tree is happy and while there was no action on the top of the tree, roots will be forming underground to create the foundations for a long living and healthy tree.

This tree should be ready to grow flowers and perhaps even fruit in its next year. This is a seedling mango tree so takes longer to establish than a grafted tree. For fruit that comes on faster, a grafted tree is a good choice.