split fruit, mango (forum)

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Mango bought last year and potted in August flowered and fruited. Only two fruit survived but both developed the split as shown. How can I avoid it this year?. I am in Canberra, the trees get full sun in winter and summer but moved under pergola during winter. The plant is healthy.
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Time: 9th May 2017 7:59pm

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Markmelb says...
Usually happens when plant takes up too much water - like oranges splitting. Mine from August purchase flowered like crazy but removed to get more growth so it can hold fruit better in 2 years or more -- yes it does take time - I have one nice fruit on my Nam Doc after 3+ years but has enough leaves to hold more maybe next season too - to note - Plant in Front(Alphonso Aug 2016 purchase) NDM 2014 note the trunk size and quality & size of fruit - worth the wait canbgrower :)
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Time: 10th May 2017 8:32am

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canbgrower says...
Thank you, your explanation makes sense and I will modify the soil and watering regime this winter.

Time: 12th May 2017 4:23am

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Markmelb says...
I forgot - keep fairly dry potting mix until it warms up to 20c+ in spring too - Its wont need it as not transpiring much and could get root rot if too wet.

Time: 13th May 2017 3:33pm

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