Many methods for caring for young mangoes.

At this time, mango orchards in Chieng Sinh ward are entering the young fruit setting stage. Farmers here are focusing on caring for the trees, fertilizing, controlling pests and diseases, and applying safe production methods to increase productivity and achieve high economic efficiency.

The mango orchards in Chieng Sinh are entering the young fruit stage.

Chiềng Sinh ward currently has nearly 200 hectares of mango orchards, mainly Taiwanese and Australian varieties, concentrated in the villages of Phường, Nà Ngần, Pát, and Ỏ. These days, from early morning to late afternoon, farmers are present in their mango orchards, meticulously inspecting the fruit, promptly detecting and treating pests and diseases.

Arriving at Na Ngan village, we met Mr. Ca Van Tuong carefully pruning diseased and weak branches in his family's mango orchard. Having been involved with mango cultivation since 2016, when the government provided 300 saplings, his family now has over 1.5 hectares of Taiwanese mangoes, yielding a stable harvest. These days, Mr. Tuong spends a lot of time in the orchard monitoring the fruit's development.

Farmers in Na Ngan village prune and care for their mango orchards.

Mr. Tuong shared: When mango trees begin to bear young fruit, they are easily affected by weather and pests. If not properly cared for, the fruit drop rate is very high, directly impacting yield. Therefore, the family regularly prunes branches to create an airy canopy, removing small and deformed fruits to concentrate nutrients on the main fruit. Along with that, they apply balanced fertilizer, prioritizing organic fertilizer to help the trees develop sustainably.

Pest and disease control is also receiving special attention from families. Pests and diseases such as fruit flies and anthracnose often appear during this period, and if not treated promptly, will affect the quality of the fruit. Mr. Tuong added: It is expected that in mid-April, when the fruit reaches the appropriate size, the family will start bagging all the fruit. Thanks to good care practices, in recent years, the family's mango yield has reached about 7-10 tons/ha, with large, beautiful fruits that attract traders from many places.

A bunch of unripe mangoes.

In Pat village, Mr. Tong Van Kinh's family is also focusing on caring for over 350 mango trees, including 190 Australian mango trees and 160 Taiwanese mango trees. Leading us on a tour of his orchard, Mr. Kinh said: "Each growth stage of the mango tree has its own technical requirements, but the young fruit stage is always considered crucial. To minimize physiological fruit drop, the family focuses on providing sufficient water and nutrients to the trees. At the same time, we use biological preparations to increase resistance. In addition, cleaning the orchard, clearing weeds, and creating good ventilation also helps limit the occurrence of pests and diseases. For the fruit bagging process, my family usually prepares the materials early so that at the appropriate time we can quickly and synchronously implement it, preventing pests and diseases from invading the fruit."

Farmers in Chiềng Sinh ward water and supplement nutrients to help mango trees grow well.

To support mango farmers, the Chiềng Sinh Ward General Service Center has sent technical staff to the grassroots level to guide farmers in caring for mangoes at each stage. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Uoc, Director of the General Service Center, said: "From the beginning of the season, the unit coordinated with the villages to organize propaganda and technical training for the people. During the young fruit stage, the Center focused on guiding farmers on methods of fruit pruning, rational fertilization, and timely identification and control of pests and diseases. In particular, from mid-April onwards, the Center focused on guiding farmers to implement fruit bagging techniques on a large scale. This is an important solution to protect the fruit from the impact of harmful insects, reduce the use of pesticides, help the fruit develop uniformly, have a beautiful appearance, and meet the requirements of the consumer market."

Officials from the General Services Center inspect the pest and disease situation on mango trees in Chiềng Sinh ward.

Careful mango cultivation from the young fruit stage, combined with proper fruit bagging techniques, will help minimize risks from weather and pests, laying the groundwork for a successful harvest, contributing to improved living standards and economic development.

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