Agricultural Scientist Reveals Simple Method to Protect Mango Buds from Storms, Rain, Hail for Abundant Fruit
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Bumper Mango Harvest: Expert Tips to Prevent Blossom Drop & Boost Yield
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News18•05-03-2026, 23:24
Bumper Mango Harvest: Expert Tips to Prevent Blossom Drop & Boost Yield
•Agricultural scientist Suman Saha from Nimpeeth shares simple methods to prevent mango blossom drop, ensuring a bumper harvest despite storms or hail.
•Key reasons for blossom drop include hopper pest infestation, natural factors like rain and hail, and insufficient soil moisture.
•Maintain a clean orchard, prune dead branches, and ensure adequate water supply to tree bases, especially during summer.
•Control hopper pests by spraying Diazinon 60 EC or Lebacid 50 EC (4 tsp in 8.5 liters water) twice, 15 days apart, before blossoms or when fruitlets are pea-sized.
•Increase fruitlet count by spraying 6 grams of boric acid per 10 liters of water every 10-20 days when fruitlets are pea-sized; encourage natural pollination through beekeeping and diverse planting.
