How to manage mango trees after harvest? A detailed explanation of the latest technical key points
We are all very familiar with mangoes; they are a tropical fruit that sells very well on the market. It is a fruit variety introduced to China from elsewhere, and it is relatively high in vitamins, carotene, protein, sugar and minerals, and its value in the market is also growing higher and higher. At present, the scale of mango cultivation in China has also been continuously expanding. How should we manage mango trees after harvest? Then let's read the content below together.
1. Pruning of branches and leaves
Generally, after mangoes are harvested, the branches and leaves need to be pruned. At this time, the healing ability of the mango tree is still relatively strong, so the damage to the mango tree will be relatively small. When pruning, we mainly cut away and clean up some messy-growing branches and leaves, diseased and pest-infested branches, overly dense branches and leaves, and branches and leaves with a low fruit-bearing amount. Secondly, we also need to reasonably prune the canopy of the mango tree to maintain a certain degree of openness. Finally, we need to control the distance between the branches at all levels of the mango tree, and we can regulate the density between branches at all levels by means of pulling.
2. Orchard cleaning management
Cleaning the orchard is also a very important task, and it is generally carried out after pruning the branches and leaves. At this time, we need to clean up the pruned branches and leaves as well as dead branches and fallen leaves, and it is best to remove these pruned branches and leaves from the orchard and then burn them or bury them deeply. After the branches and leaves have been removed, we need to carry out comprehensive disinfection, sterilization and pest elimination in all directions of the orchard, especially in some dead corners, so that it can play a very good role in preventing and controlling pests and diseases and prepare for a high yield the following year.
3. Later-stage topdressing
After the mangoes are harvested and the orchard is cleaned, we also need to carry out topdressing, which can maintain the normal growth needs of the mango tree and promote its growth. In addition, the mango tree itself is in poor condition after fruit harvest, so in order to improve the nutritional level of the mango tree, we should scientifically apply maintenance fertilizer according to the growth condition of the mango tree. The later-stage topdressing of mango trees generally needs to be carried out in two applications. The first is carried out before and after harvest, mainly with quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer, used in combination with phosphate and potassium fertilizer, ternary compound fertilizer, etc. The second is after entering winter, around November or December, when organic fertilizer is mainly used, applied together with nitrogen fertilizer. The amount of later-stage topdressing can be said to account for about 70 percent of the annual fertilization amount.
4. Drainage and irrigation
After mangoes are harvested, if a dry season is encountered and watering is not carried out in time, then it will be very difficult for the mango tree to recover its tree vigor, which will have a great impact on the growth of the mango tree and its later fruiting. So we should water reasonably according to the water requirements of the mango tree. In addition, when there is a lot of rainfall, we need to drain the excess water out of the field to avoid greater losses, such as various diseases including anthracnose and root rot.
5. Preventing freeze damage
The climatic conditions in many regions of China are actually not the most suitable for growing mango trees. If cold protection measures are not taken well in winter, freeze damage is also very likely to occur. First, we can whitewash the trunks in November, which can not only play a role in cold protection but also help prevent pests and diseases.
Mango is a fruit we greatly enjoy, so it is also a fruit crop favored by many growers. Since it has been planted, it should be made to deliver greater economic value, so if you are interested, you can also carefully read the content above. We believe you can gain some unexpected benefits from it.