The natural question is why mango fruits fall down in the garden prematurely? There are several causes of fruit drop as
discussed below.
Causes of premature falling of mango fruits from the tree are
discussed and the tips to prevent it. Improper watering, fertilizer and
diseases may be the reason of deflowering in mango fruit tree.
Dropping
is Natural Process, The initial falling of
mangoes from stalks is quite common and not due to any insects or other problem.
A tree cannot support all the heavy fruit set, only a certain
percentage of it can mature to full size fruit. Dropping of some mango fruits
is a normal Process of tree to properly utilize the available nutrients. many
factors that may be responsible for the tree to shed its fruits. The weather,
dry weather or too much rain, pests, insects, diseases, lack of fertilizer.
Getting right amount of water is an important factor for the
growth of a mango trees. Too much water can cause fruit dropping prematurely.
Mango trees grow well in warm tropical climates. a mature
tree can with stand low temperatures. The mango tree fruit may fall if there
was a cold weather during bloom and fruit set.
Another reason for premature dropping of mangoes from a tree
is improper or over fertilization. Use a complete fertilizer developed for fruit trees, with correct ratios. as well as
give an organic fertilizer to feed the tree. Regularly add organic compost to the plant.
Fungal disease such as powdery mildew can cause premature
dropping of mango fruit. Due to powdery mildew fruit, foliage and stems are
covered with a white powdery substance, whereas causes dark spots on leaves.
Use a fungicide if the fungal problem persists. if the tree is already
affected by fungal or powdery mildew infection, it's too late to spray.
To avoid these fungal disease problems
in the future. Spray as a preventive.
