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Rapoza mango nutrient deficiency?
« on: October 27, 2021, 05:50:12 PM »
I've tried to find some pictures to help me identify what it's deficient of and could find anything. It's been about a month since I gave it 3 tablespoons of vigo citrus avocado fertilizer. There's a bit of grass close to it so maybe I just didn't give it enough. It says on florida growing site November and December to not fertilize so I'm hesitant on giving it more food. Any help getting it back on track would be appreciated. Thanks all


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Re: Rapoza mango nutrient deficiency?
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2021, 05:56:42 PM »
The curling to one side and small new leaves is typical of zinc deficiency.
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Re: Rapoza mango nutrient deficiency?
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2021, 06:17:24 PM »
Thank you very much! I have the southern ag citrus nutritional spray I forgot to mention I sprayed 2 weeks ago. You think that would do the trick or should I get zinc sulfate?

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Re: Rapoza mango nutrient deficiency?
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2021, 07:43:24 PM »
That has 1.7% zinc, which is good. There are a lot of factors so until the tree sends out some new growth, you can't know if your efforts have had any effect.  You can flip a coin and either take a wait and see approach or you can give it another spray. It probably won't matter which in the long run.
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Re: Rapoza mango nutrient deficiency?
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2021, 08:54:52 PM »
I had a pickering a few years back that had leaves that were more curled then
that. I use the Southern Ag citrus foliar spray and 8-4-8 Diamond R granular and the tree
grew out of the issue and fruited heavy last year. Now I am only using the Southern Ag
Spray a couple times a year.












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Re: Rapoza mango nutrient deficiency?
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2021, 06:30:23 AM »
I gave it another spray and will wait 2 weeks and spray it again. I only sprayed the half strength formula last time for preventative measure. Hopefully that resolves the issue. Thanks again for you knowledge CBSS. and ACHET. on this! The duncan and lancitilla that are growing about 20' away look good and have grown a lot.

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Re: Rapoza mango nutrient deficiency?
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2021, 10:33:11 AM »
Remember that visible damage, to the leaves from deficiency, especially burns or shape defects, is unlikely to be changed by any corrective measures.  As Brandon mentioned, the next new growth will inform you of any improvements or lack thereof.
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Re: Rapoza mango nutrient deficiency?
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2021, 01:45:14 PM »
I will keep my fingers crossed that it finds what it needs without fertilizing through the next couple months. Thank you Guanabanus!

 

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