After the mango harvest, typically in July and August, proper post-harvest management of mango trees is crucial for ensuring a healthy and productive crop the following year. This period plays a key role in tree recovery, nutrient replenishment, and preparation for the next flowering season.
The main practices involved include pruning, fertilization, and pest control. These steps help maintain tree vigor, encourage the growth of strong new shoots, and ensure that the trees are ready to flower and bear fruit in the next cycle.
Fertilization should be done based on the tree’s condition. Trees that are vigorous and have produced a lot of fruit should receive more nitrogen along with phosphorus and potassium. Conversely, trees that have not produced much but are growing well should receive less nitrogen and more balanced nutrients. After harvesting, it's important to apply fertilizer to support the development of new autumn shoots. The amount of fertilizer used at this stage should be about 40% of the annual total. Fast-acting fertilizers are recommended, and timing is important—early varieties should be fertilized before the end of July, while mid-to-late varieties should be fertilized by late August. Care should be taken to avoid damaging the roots during application.
Pruning is also essential after harvest. At this time, you should remove any weak, diseased, or dead branches, as well as overcrowded ones. This helps improve air circulation and sunlight penetration, which is vital for tree health. Trees that are not producing much should be pruned more selectively, depending on their canopy density. Weak trees should only have dead or damaged branches removed, and extra care should be taken to promote new growth. Additionally, orchards should focus on drainage to prevent waterlogging, especially in rainy seasons.
Pest and disease control is another critical aspect. Common issues include anthracnose, sooty mold, gummosis, red spider mites, leafhoppers, aphids, white moths, beetles, and scale insects. To manage diseases, you can use fungicides such as a new lipid membrane, carbendazim, or thiophanate-methyl diluted to 700–800 times. Apply these 1–2 times during the new shoot stage. For pests like the cutworm (Spodoptera litura), use trichlorfon diluted to 800 times when new shoots are about 3 cm long. Spray every 7–10 days during the shoot development phase. For leafhoppers, aphids, white moths, and other pests, a mixture of imidacloprid (1500 times) and trichlorfon (800 times) is effective. Sooty mold can be prevented by controlling the population of leafhoppers and aphids early on.
Proper post-harvest care ensures that mango trees remain healthy, productive, and resilient for the next growing season.
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