Question From:
Emma Linnell in Albany Creek, Brisbane QLD
Nature of problem:
Sharp tasting mangos from tree
Type of Plant (if known):
Mango
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Lots of big moths visit overnight and sit on the fruit
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
sloping and well draining soil. eucalypt above
How often do you water the plant:
once to twice a week
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
10 hours winter; 14 hours in summer
What type of plant is it:
Mango
How long since you planted it:
Was already here when we moved in, trunk circumference is approx 40cm, Height about 4m
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
No
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors
What other treatments have you given the plant:
None
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Other Comments:
I can eat all types of mango’s from the shop with no problems, but when I eat our homegrown mangoes I get a sharp tickle and dryness in the back of my throat. Despite the homegrown mango being nice and ripe I still get this response – maybe it is something the moths are leaving on the mangoes? Or maybe the soil is not producing nice sweet fruit? What is your advice?
Answer: Lack of ripening or sweetness is usually associated with either too few hours of sun per day or immaturity due to unsuitable position or climate. Often just waiting for a few more weeks will produce sweeter fruit. If all else fails, get some recipes for Green Mango Salad and try these. The idea here is to grate the fruit into thin slivers and then use it sparingly in a salad mix. OR you can just make mango jam or chutney….All is never lost….Don
