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Unproductive Cogshall. . .Any Ideas Why?
« on: January 20, 2015, 02:50:49 PM »
My Cogshall has been inground for about 6 years, transplanted from a 3 gallon pot.  For the first two years it produced no fruit, in part because I wanted it to grow and I fed it accordingly.  Two years ago I pulled my first 9 mangoes off the tree.  Hallelujah!  Visions of a bumper crop in my head for the next season.  Well, the next season was a dud: 2 fruits.  Finally, last summer was an awakening, with 70 mangoes to harvest.
This season, so far at least, looks like another dud.  Today I counted but 15 pannicles on the tree, with a few branches looking like they are ready to push out some more.  But driving around my neighborhood I am seeing mango tree after mango tree covered with flowers already.
To my knowledge, the Cogshall is not a shy bearer.  The tree is in sunlight almost all day.  Last year I fed it once a month with some 8-3-9,  and sprayed some minors on the tree monthly.  Did this from about March through September.  In October and November I sprinkled it with some 0-0-50.  I haven't fed it since.
I've attached some photos which show the few pannicles, but also shows a few of the pannicles that either died shortly after opening or are stunted.
Any ideas?  Thank you.








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Re: Unproductive Cogshall. . .Any Ideas Why?
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2015, 03:38:37 PM »
My Cogshall is doing great after 2 years in ground.  Came from Excalibur. 

West side view --- loaded with big panicles.



South side view



Little mangos forming


Haven't put anything down yet this year.  I fert monthly with 6-3-16 with minors from Diamond R.  February to November.
No signs of drop off, disease or panicle wilt.  Except when my new Min Pin eats the lower buds.
« Last Edit: January 20, 2015, 03:45:12 PM by Bananimal »
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Re: Unproductive Cogshall. . .Any Ideas Why?
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2015, 07:24:25 PM »
There is still some winter left with more cold mornings to go.  It may have a second bloom before spring.

That being said, you could consider cessation of N feeding altogether or stop in July or August.  I don't give N to trees over 5 years old.  Another thing would be to stop irrigating the tree, if you are at this point letting it get hit with supplemental water.

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Re: Unproductive Cogshall. . .Any Ideas Why?
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2015, 07:30:42 PM »
Straight potassium helps fruiting I think. Plus maybe a heavy wood chip mulch would supply what it needs

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Re: Unproductive Cogshall. . .Any Ideas Why?
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2015, 07:35:15 PM »
Sleepdoc, zands. . .I haven't watered the tree in months.  I figured that by now it is well established and there's no need for supplemental watering.  Plus, it's been a wetter than usual dry season.
I think I'm going to forego all nitrogen this season.  I'll just spray with some minors during the summer months, and hit it with 0-0-50 starting in September.

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Re: Unproductive Cogshall. . .Any Ideas Why?
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2015, 07:51:50 PM »
i would say don't fertilize the tree at all...unless it's showing deficiency...you could be over feeding it.

also, it could just be that the season was poor due to weather conditions.
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