Question From:
in ST ANN JAMAICA WEST INDIES, ST ANN International
Nature of problem:
I have a haden mango tree,which bears large nice mangoes,but they are full of maggots/worms
Type of Plant (if known):
haden mango tree,healthy leaves
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
worms/maggots in mangoes
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
red bauxite
How often do you water the plant:
never
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
12
How long since you planted it:
20 years
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
no
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
none
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Other Comments:
I live in the countryside in Jamaica this is a big tree so I never water or fertilize.If I pick a ripe mango off the tree its filled with maggots.
Answer:
Hi ..is it Ned? Simple answer, pick your fruit while they are green and ripen them indoors. The maggots are almost certainly fruit fly larva. You can spray for fruit fly, if you wish, but I get the feeling that the tree is not yours. There are also lots of Thai recipes for green mango salad etc. Don
