{"product_id":"neelum-mango-tree","title":"Neelum Mango Tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNeelum Mango Tree\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso spelled Neelam • Late-season Indian variety • Nationwide shipping and Palm Bay pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your mango collection interesting later in the season with Neelum, a South Indian variety also spelled Neelam. It is a useful cultivar to consider when comparing harvest windows and planning a backyard food forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small, oval-to-ovate fruit has pale-yellow, fiberless flesh and an Indian\/West Indian flavor profile with a light resin note. Enjoy ripe fruit fresh or try it in your favorite mango recipes. Taste varies with ripeness and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin color can be misleading: a Florida grower reports yellow fruit near the coast and fruit that stays greener when ripe at inland sites. Use more than color when learning your tree's harvest behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your Neelum Mango Tree from \u003cstrong\u003eThe Island Gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eNationwide shipping is available for eligible destinations and plant sizes, subject to applicable restrictions and checkout availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Local pickup is available in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne and the Space Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy grow Neelum?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider a later picking window when choosing mango varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore a South Indian cultivar for your fruit collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow fruit for fresh eating and homemade recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare seasons with other trees using our Harvest Calendar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin and other names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Neelum’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate spelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neelam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Neelum as the main product title and include Neelam in search terms so shoppers can find either spelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit size and appearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUF\/IFAS lists \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 8–11 ounces (225–310 grams)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a reported range, not a guaranteed average or minimum. Individual size varies with growing conditions and crop load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied image guides the oval silhouette and green\/yellow coloring, with a subtle blush shown in the reference. Do not treat photo color as cultivar authentication or a guarantee of ripe skin appearance. The graphic illustrates mature features rather than the exact nursery stock being sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree size and growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeelum is reported to have a low, spreading habit. UF\/IFAS rates its vigor low-to-moderate, making it easier to manage at a smaller size through pruning than highly vigorous cultivars. It is often marketed as semi-dwarf, but this listing does not promise a fixed mature height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow sufficient canopy space, airflow, and access. Ask about the actual nursery tree and rootstock before choosing its permanent site. Container growing requires adequate drainage, root space, light, and ongoing canopy management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, a warm location, and well-drained soil. Avoid areas that stay wet after rain. Water during establishment, then adjust to rainfall, soil moisture, and tree needs. Feed according to age and appropriate local mango guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect young trees from frost. Palm Bay and Central Florida gardeners should plan for cold events; customers in freezing climates need suitable protected growing conditions before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pruning timing on a late-bearing tree, seek local mango guidance rather than assuming the same schedule suits every cultivar. Keep the canopy accessible and avoid unnecessary severe cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease performance varies:\u003c\/strong\u003e one Florida grower reports good fungal tolerance, while UF\/IFAS rates anthracnose susceptibility as moderately susceptible. Do not call Neelum disease-proof or promise spray-free results. Monitor flowers and fruit in wet weather and seek local advice when symptoms appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest Planner and My Food Forest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorida planning range:\u003c\/strong\u003e August–October, depending on site and season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUF\/IFAS table:\u003c\/strong\u003e September–October.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrower observation:\u003c\/strong\u003e August–September, with some fruit extending into October in certain years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor calendar setup, show Neelum as a late-season variety with September as the shared month across these sources. Mark August and October as location- and season-dependent rather than guaranteeing the full range every year. These reports should not be converted into a claim of continuous picking for three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeather, flowering, location, and tree condition affect timing. Nationwide shipping does not mean Florida's calendar or climate applies to every destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e to compare Neelum with earlier mangoes and identify gaps or overlaps. Add it to \u003cstrong\u003eMy Food Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e, then record your own flowering and picking dates to refine the forecast. The supplied QR code is the nursery-designated Harvest Calendar link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick growing information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeelum Mango Tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther spelling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeelam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMangifera indica ‘Neelum’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReported fruit weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 8–11 oz \/ 225–310 g; variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval to ovate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale yellow, fiberless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian\/West Indian, with a light resin note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-to-moderate vigor; spreading habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlorida harvest guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate season; reported August–October, site dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFulfillment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEligible nationwide shipping or Palm Bay pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Neelum and Neelam the same name?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeelam is a commonly used alternate spelling for this cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the skin always turn yellow when ripe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo uniform color change is promised. See the fruit profile above and learn the maturity clues of your own crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I harvest throughout August, September, and October?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot necessarily. The reported range combines different source observations. Review the calendar notes above rather than assuming continuous production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a dwarf tree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts lower vigor helps with size management, but actual dimensions depend on growing conditions, rootstock, and pruning. A fixed height is not promised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will my tree first fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTiming depends on age, propagation, establishment, health, and growing conditions. Ask about the selected nursery option; no fixed first-fruit date or crop size is promised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it outside Florida?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitability depends on climate and your setup. Mango is cold-sensitive, so freezing climates require protection and sufficient room for the developing tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship nationwide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, where the destination and plant size are eligible. Applicable restrictions and checkout availability determine whether a specific tree can ship to your address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I collect my order locally?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Local pickup is available in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne. Follow your order's pickup instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the graphic show the exact tree I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt illustrates mature fruit and cultivar features. Actual plant size follows the nursery option selected; fruit on arrival is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCall to action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Neelum for your mango collection. 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