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chong · 01-24-2008, 05:44 PM

This is not unusual for a grafted plant. In the Philippines, this is about the time mangoes are in bloom. Though they start sometime in November or December. If the Duncan ripens in June or July, then you're on schedule.

I vote for them to stay. The worst that could happen is if the temps goes below freezing is that the fruits will drop. The critical time is when the blooms start to open, and get water saturated. When they do, and they don't dry out quickly, they could get fungus growth on them. It looks like it's in a sunny location. The should help prevent fungus growth.

Keep posting pictures of the fruit developing.

Congratulations, BTW!

01-24-2008, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
chong Senior Member chong's Photo Gallery Location: Seattle, WA Find me on the map! Zone: 8-9 Name: Chong Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 970 BananaBucks : 7,318 Feedback: 3 / 100% Thanks: 207 Thanked 411 Times in 243 Posts Welcomes: 268	Re: Duncan mango fruits in Jan - Should they stay or not? This is not unusual for a grafted plant. In the Philippines, this is about the time mangoes are in bloom. Though they start sometime in November or December. If the Duncan ripens in June or July, then you're on schedule. I vote for them to stay. The worst that could happen is if the temps goes below freezing is that the fruits will drop. The critical time is when the blooms start to open, and get water saturated. When they do, and they don't dry out quickly, they could get fungus growth on them. It looks like it's in a sunny location. The should help prevent fungus growth. Keep posting pictures of the fruit developing. Congratulations, BTW!