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anthracnose control in mango trees

14 years ago

Hi everyone:

I have two mango trees ('ToledoÂ and 'BiscochueloÂ) and the heavy dews I get here from Oct to May really put major anthracnose stress on my trees. The biscochuelo seems to be much more tolerant of the winter weather, but my Toledo definitely needs frequent copper spraying or it is defoliated by the fungus.

Question1: Is there an alternative fungicide that I could spray the tree with in the fall/winter that would provide longer lasting protection than the copper sprays? Something systemic would be wonderful, but I am not sure this even exists...

Question2: Do mango trees grow more tolerant of anthracnose as they mature? I grew my trees from seed I got from Cuba about two years ago, so they are relatively young still.

Thanx!

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ton2menehune
14 years ago
answer to question #1: Sorry,may have to start your spray program early. None that I know of. answer to question #2: Have try the varity Rapoza. should able stand wet areas.
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