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mariolo



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 2:19 pm    Post subject: encouraging branching on mango tree? Reply with quote

I read online that if you cut the terminal bud on a mango it would encourage the tree to branch, is this true? Right now I have 2 Manila mangos,one about 5' and the other about 3' Im curious to know if anyone has tried this
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myamberdog



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

oh ABSOLUTELY Mariolo!!!!!!!

I terminally bud pinch the second I get a new tree...so ideally the terminal branch becomes 3-4 side shoots...then after growing out,each of those gets pinched, then I have 9-12 shoots, then another pinching and that becomes 20-25 shoots....and then I stop. Once I get a nice scaffold started then I just let them go..

at least that's been my experience to date - curious to hear what others might do...


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mariolo



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ok myamberdog,
I did it,I cut my tree about a foot were I want my canopy to start,it was hard for me,but I think its the sacrifice ill have to make in order to have a nice tree,ill put pics tomorrow to keep u updated
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myamberdog



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OK...but why waste a whole branch? Just the BUD at the end is what I nipped and was talking about, and then again each time it grew out a branch, that little swelling at the end......oh well...I'm sure it'll be just fine....


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mariolo



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lol,I guess u can tell I'm a rookie
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myamberdog



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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 11:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

every inch of a living mango tree in our climates is a miracle! (in my opinion.....lol...)

My manila starts ripening it's fruit in August - let's see when your's or anyone in your area gets them to the table....

Be good Mario!

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mariolo



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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 5:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's the pics I promised, I did it on both my Manila mangos,let me know your word of expertise Phoenixtropicals:-)


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mariolo



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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 5:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's another one


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phoenixtropicals
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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 9:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't trim mine like that. I let the frost kill the terminal branch.. ha ha. That will work with just about any tree. However, some trees are stubborn and the new buds near the top will grow straight up and you'll just get a dog leg in your trunk.
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mariolo



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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 9:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oops Smile
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mariolo



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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 9:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I will post photos of the results later on,I cut it 31 of April 2012 so I don't forget,lets see how long it takes
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mariolo



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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 9:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Phoenixtropicals,how do u get to have nice dark green mango leaves,mine are alittle dull, can I use the miracle grow on the leaves?
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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 10:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

When my seedling mangoes start to look chlorotic (new leaves look yellow), I use Greenlight Iron and Soil Acidifier, a source of chelated iron, around the base of the plant. I also have a grafted mango and the soil applied source of iron does not seem to help it, like it does for the seedlings, so I use a foliar fertilizer on it called Liquinox Iron and Zinc. Pouring Liquinox over the leaves has helped this plant substantially. It is important that a foliar fertilizer does not have any sulfur in it, because sulfur will burn a plant's leaves. Also helpful with chlorosis are occasional light applications of manganese sulfate.

Also, I definitely would not use miracle grow on your mango in any way.
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mariolo



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PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the info Phoenixtropicals
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mariolo



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PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 6:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do mangos grow rapidly during the summer? I will post pics of the new leaves on the mango,not sure if they are healthy, let me know your thoughts
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