FAQs

Colder areas will harvest later than warmer areas. Harvest season for mangoes is generally from December to the end of March in South Africa. Area topography, climate, and cultivar play a big role. [...]

Drip irrigation is mostly used for mangoes, but other forms of irrigation can also work. It all comes down to water availability and resources available.

Here are some of the potential insects you may encounter, but not all are listed here: Mango wevel – Reaches maturity in pit – Needs to be controlled especially if your fruit is sent [...]

Mangoes can be affected by Anthracnose (Colletotrichum) especially in wetter areas. Fruit sprays are necessary to control this disease. Bacterial blackspot: Caused by bacteria caused by Xanthomonas. Especially a problem in windy areas Chemical [...]

There are a few fungal diseases that are applicable to mangoes, namely: Powdery mildew, Blossom Blight, Flower malformation. It needs to be treated pro-actively.

There are no root diseases for mangoes. Sometimes dieback can occur due to Natras fungi. It can occur sporadically, and is controllable if caught and treated quickly enough.

Mangoes prefer moderate winters to very hot summers.

Mangoes are very forgiving – from sand to clay soil type can be used.

Best plant spacing for mangoes is a standard of 6m x 3m or 6m x 2m.

Mangoes – Tommy Atkins, Joa, Kent, Sensation, Keitt. Ripens in this order also. Shelley – mid-season-royalties applicable Above mentioned are all fibreless Fibre cultivar options Sabre, Peach, Sugar, and Long Green [...]