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Flowering & PollinationShould smoke be used as a backyard mango flowering treatment?
Historical accounts of smudging describe a regional practice, not a dependable recommendation for every mango. Research on flowering has shown that the physiological explanation and response are more complicated than smoke simply switching buds into flowers. Avoid trying to reproduce the practice around a home tree. Examine shoot maturity and seasonal conditions instead, and use current horticultural guidance when investigating a persistent lack of bloom.