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Mango FAQ

1 FAQ

Soil, Fertilizer & WateringDoes every mango need a high-phosphorus fertilizer to develop roots?

Phosphorus is essential, but an established supply in soil does not become inadequate merely because a tree is young or growing slowly. Test before adding large amounts and consider whether root conditions are limiting development. High phosphorus can contribute to zinc-availability problems. A product marketed for rooting should therefore be evaluated against the actual soil need rather than treated as a necessary step for every mango.