How to save mango fruit from falling?

The fall of mango fruits is emerging as a big problem in front of the farmers. Mango fruits fall in several stages. Fruit drop has a direct effect on yield. There are many reasons for this. These include lack of nutrients, lack of moisture, outbreak of pests and diseases. If you are also troubled by the problem of mango fruit fall, then read this post carefully. From here you can see the different stages of fruit drop along with the reason for fruit drop and ways to prevent fruit drop.

fruit drop stage

Stage I: In this stage, fruits with insufficiently pollinated fruits start falling. They are very small in size. Along with the fruits, the dried color also starts falling off. Most of the fruits fall in this stage.
Second stage: From March to April, small fruits start falling in this stage. The size of the fruit is more than about 4 mm in diameter.
Third stage: In this stage large, mature fruits start falling. This results in the greatest reduction in yield.

cause of fruit drop

Lack of moisture: Due to lack of adequate amount of moisture, fruits start falling.
Changes in the environment: Due to strong winds and hot winds, fruits also start falling.
Nutrient deficiency: Not getting proper amount of nutrients to plants is one of the major reason for fruit drop.
Infestation of pests and diseases: Many times the fruits start falling even when there is an outbreak of pests and diseases like mealy bug, powdery mildew.

Ways to keep fruits from falling

Do not let the soil lack moisture. Irrigate as per requirement. Irrigation must be done after fruiting.
For the supply of nutrients in plants, mix 1 packet Dehat Ag Vital in 30 liters of water and use.
In case of fungal diseases like powdery mildew, sprinkle 25 grams Dehat Full Stop in 15 liters of water.
To get control of sucking insects like mealy bug, spray 50 ml country hawk in 150 liters of water.