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Unfortunately, buying a Glenn seedling is NOT really recommended since Glenn is a monoembrionic (Resulting seedling not being identical to parent) variety and any seedling will be a new variety (could be worse or better, but likely worse).Buying a LZ seedling comes with a good chance that it will be true to type since LZ is polyembrionic (yields 1 zygote and the rest clones).Peach Cobbler is monoembrionic, so any seedling of Peach Cobbler will NOT be identical to its parent.In general, the planted (in ground) seedling will grow fairly strong, often better than grafted varieties on turpentine rootstock. Contrary to what the seller said, although it may fruit in year 2...it is better if you wait a year longer and sometimes more. Fruiting while the tree is young will stunt the trees growth and may even kill it.[/quoteThank you! I will call the nursery, and double check if it is really a seedling then I will switch to either LZ or other tree. I heard LZ is susceptible to powdery mildew, but it is a very tasty mango.
How do you know it's a seedling? I just looked at the website, and I don't see that stated anywhere... I might have missed it?
I agree with Warren(wslau). Lemon Zest is one of my favorite Mangos in terms of taste but it is one of my worst Mangos in terms of disease resistance. Because of it disease and production issues, I don’t recommend LZ for SoCal growers unless you are willing to spray regularly, are willing to take a gamble or have extra room and money for an ornamental tree. You may want to consider posting on the buy/sell forum in order to acquire some Sweet Tart, CAC or NDM seeds. These three varieties are Polyembryonic and also grow well in our soil. All three varieties taste good and are productive in many parts of SoCal. Simon
Peach Cobbler is monoembrionic, so any seedling of Peach Cobbler will NOT be identical to its parent.