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buddy roo

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mango rootstalk
« on: October 27, 2025, 09:53:25 PM »
 Hi all, I just recently heard of a Mango rootstalk that is supposed be good for Ca. called "turpentine X " I can not find any info. on this nor do I have any reason to doubt the sender, but if any of my CA. folks can chime in on it.



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Re: mango rootstalk
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2025, 11:30:56 PM »
Maybe "X" is an abbreviation for cross? or a placeholder for a number?

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Re: mango rootstalk
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2025, 12:27:38 PM »
 Hi Mike, yes X does stand for cross

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Re: mango rootstalk
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2025, 02:26:29 PM »
 Am I the only guy that has heard about this other than the guy that has offered me seeds ????

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Re: mango rootstalk
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2025, 03:00:57 PM »
Why would you want to use any Turpentine or cross of it here in CA?

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« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2025, 10:56:29 PM »
Why would you want to use any Turpentine or cross of it here in CA?
Nematode resistance is a very big reason, high vigor, high productivity, and high uniformity between seedlings.

Nematode resistance is admittedly more important for those with lighter soils, which are prevalent in several regions. That said, mangoes tend towards deeply anchored roots, and many areas of CA have deep, loamy soil, so it may or not be an issue for all, but I certainly would seek out rootstock with greater nematode resistance.

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Re: mango rootstalk
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2025, 09:15:47 PM »
Never heard of root knot nematodes in California.