It rained a lot in my area, Martin County, while the little Dot was in bloom. I paid a lot of attention, maybe too much, but compared to the rest of my trees that were in in bloom at the time, the Dot looked like some of the "science protects" that used to grow in my college refrigerator. The fungus was among us! I chased the anthracnose all over the panicles with copper and plant doctor, small applications using spray bottles.
Out of about 10 to 12 panicles that bloomed, I have three left. No idea if it will hold until harvest, but I'll give it a shot.
This tree is by far my highest maintenance tree thus far. Had I not tasted a Dot mango last year, I probably would have replaced this tree, but I think the fruit is that good.
Harry, how has the production / flowering on your Dot been this year? The panicles on the ones I have in pots seem like anthracnose magnets. Excellent tasting mango, but will it stand up to the lazy-man's approach to gardening??
Let us know when you get a chance to inspect your Dots.
Thanks
I guess there was a reason I hadn't noticed much going on with Dot this year. Closer inspection reveled limited blooming and very light fruit set on both of my trees. I do see some anthracnose on some of the fruit that have formed. Its not going to be much of a Dot year this year.
