Great pictures! Let us know how it works. Once my trees are big enough to fruit I will likely give this a try!

What are you wrapping them against? What type insects have proven to be the most pesky? Or are you battling squirrels, rats, and the like?

Looking good Pug! I didn't realize they were easy to sew. I like what you've done. I can't say about the half-ripe one. It's a tough call since I don't know how aggressive your varmints are :) Keep us updated on how they work. I hope they work as well for you as they have for me.
T-

Thanks guys...I used a stapler on the first one...but when I ran out of staples came up with the idea of sewing them and it was quite easy. I used zigzag stitches. But sure any stitch should work.

Sun and Trini...I will let you guys know "if" it works?

I decided to wrap the one that's ripening...its the sacrificial test. I hope I don't regret it!

Carbos...its not bugs I'm trying to prevent...its just as you guessed! Squirrels, Raccoons and possums, you name it I have it my yard at night! I'm hoping the sight or feel of "something off" is enough to deter them...we'll see?

Fear not Pug, there's always the hardware cloth (and 3 pairs of gloves) :)

Nancy
After looking at that mango and the tree,I think you may be correct about that being a Cogshall. The leaves have that semi curly edge like it and that mango looks like it to.
Nice job on the bags!!
M

excellent strategy pugs - I'd have picked the Coloring Cogshall, but you've decided to keep it on the tree. But I think covered it should be fine - do you squeeze it occasionaly to see if it is ripening? It sure is a beauty!

I know what you mean about some critter "discovering" it - I think that is exactly how this goes in the neighborhoods that don't grow mangos - the rats or squirrels or raccoons don't know what to make of it until they take that fatal nibble that leads to that rush of bliss.....

BEST of luck..... Woofie

Trini, I'm really hoping not to have to go that route...its the 3 pairs of gloves(and bleeding cuts on my hands) that scares me,lol...

Hi Marin, visually it does really look like a Cogshall but hopefully taste will be the definitive test. Will let you guys know.

"the rats or squirrels or raccoons don't know what to make of it until they take that fatal nibble that leads to that rush of bliss....."color>

MD,You are SO right! Well, the good news is...the ripening one I left is still there...Yay!! I will decide tonight before it gets dark whether to pick that one or not? I did squeeze it a little and its still pretty hard. I'm sure it will ripen on the counter in a few days should I decide to pick it. Stay tuned...

Okay...two nights in a row and the ripening Cogshall is still on the tree! I won't push my luck so I will pick the fruit tonight and let it finish ripening on the counter.

A month tomorrow since I posted that picture...apparently that was a "loner" ripening mango. I've not picked a single one since then...So far they're all still on the tree and is beginning to get a nice color although they are still pretty hard. The next several days or even weeks (if they survive) that long, will be be the ultimate "varmints test" lol...whether they leave it alone or not? The riper they get the more "scent" they'll have...so hoping for the best.

Cogshall sure gets a nice blush...its a very attractive mango.

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This is the one I bought as "Carrie", But apparently doesn't appear to be...this one is way behind the Cogshall tree.

Thanks for the updated pics - those cogshalls sure are pretty! I'd love to see a picture of the inside of one when it is ripe.
My tree is growing well this year - by far the best growth compared to my other mangos. Can't wait until it is big enough to fruit! Thanks for the encouraging pics=)

Thanks Sun!! I will post pictures once I pick one and let you know. Happy to hear yours is growing well.