Light. Plant in full sun, in the warmest part of the yard that does not flood.
Water. Water every other day for the first week, then 1–2 times a week for a couple of months. Older trees need water only in severe drought; sprinklers on a timer can cause root rot.
Soil and feeding. Mango grows in sand and limestone soils if they drain well. Feed young trees every 2–3 months the first year, then 2–3 times a year. Use a fruit-tree fertilizer such as Citrus and Fruit Tree fertilizer.
Size. Kent is vigorous; keep it to about 20 ft with yearly pruning. Unpruned mangos reach 30 ft or more.
Pruning. Prune soon after harvest, and before October, so next year's flowers are not lost.
Problems to watch. Kent is very susceptible to anthracnose, which spots flowers, leaves and fruit. Scale, thrips and mites also attack mango.
Good to know. Kent ripens in July and August, with fruit of 16–30 oz. Some people are allergic to the sap and pollen.
Sources: UF/IFAS EDIS HS2: Mango Growing in the Florida Home Landscape · UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: Mango · UF/IFAS EDIS ST404: Mangifera indica, Mango
