Troubleshooting
Kent Mango problems — and how to fix them
Kent Mango (Mangifera indica 'Kent') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Anthracnose
Wet, humid flowering weather lets anthracnose blight flowers and young fruit and spot the foliage. Improve airflow, keep blooms dry and use a protective fungicide where disease pressure is high.
Alternate (biennial) bearing
'Kent' is prone to cropping heavily one year and lightly the next. Thinning fruit in heavy years and consistent care help even out production.
Cold and frost damage
Tender to cold; near-freezing temperatures damage flush and can kill young trees. Protect under glass or bring containers indoors when nights drop below about 10°C.
Powdery mildew on blooms
Powdery mildew can coat panicles in cool, damp spring conditions, causing flowers to drop before set. Improve ventilation and treat early to protect the developing crop.
Prevent kent mango problems before they start
Most kent mango issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for kent mango in general rather than its problems? Read the full kent mango care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Kent Mango problems — FAQ
Why is my kent mango anthracnose?
Wet, humid flowering weather lets anthracnose blight flowers and young fruit and spot the foliage. Improve airflow, keep blooms dry and use a protective fungicide where disease pressure is high.
Why is my kent mango alternate (biennial) bearing?
'Kent' is prone to cropping heavily one year and lightly the next. Thinning fruit in heavy years and consistent care help even out production.
Why is my kent mango cold and frost damage?
Tender to cold; near-freezing temperatures damage flush and can kill young trees. Protect under glass or bring containers indoors when nights drop below about 10°C.
Why is my kent mango powdery mildew on blooms?
Powdery mildew can coat panicles in cool, damp spring conditions, causing flowers to drop before set. Improve ventilation and treat early to protect the developing crop.