It's hard to make a choice sometimes which variety to chose for planting, so if you have enough yard space - do not hesitate to plant as many as you can.
You will never regret it. However, even if your yard is a postage-stamp size or you live in appartment complex - there is still a chance for you to grow a dwarf or semi-dwarf mango that won't take much space and may be grown in a container, rewarding you with delicious fruit. The appreciation of the mango began over 4, years ago in India and throughout Southeast Asia. It was there that the first selections of improved cultivars were cloned from vast orchards and untamed jungles. The Tommy Atkin, Haden, Keitt, and Van Dyke remain the most popular commercial varieties, and they were all selected in Florida less than years ago.
Although Florida did enjoy a brief stint as a commercial mango producer, the fresh fruit market is now dominated by Mexico, Brazil, and Columbia. However, the needs of the dooryard grower are very different than those of a commercial producer. Dooryard growers generally prefer small trees that require minimal care and bear only the highest quality fruit. The criteria for commercial selections emphasize production, handling characteristics, and a red color.
The mango varieties that we grow represent the finest selections from around the world including those selected here in Florida. The fruiting of the Haden mango in inspired the creation of a large-scale mango industry in South Florida. The industry has since then been greatly reduced by the impact of development and hurricanes. Keitt mangos are popular in Asian cultures, where they are enjoyed in its mature-green stage or even as pickles. Originating from Florida in the 's, Kent mangos are ideal mangos for juicing and drying.
Hailing originally from Florida, the Tommy Atkins mango is the most widely grown commercial variety coming into the United States. Incandescent lights, electric heaters, camp lanterns or stoves are good heat sources.
Cultural practices are designed to maintain good growth and production. Irrigation, nutrition, and weed and grass control are the major practices in mature mango tree care. Irrigation is the same as for other established fruit and nut trees—water slowly, deeply and thoroughly.
Repeat as needed, based on soil type and prevailing weather. Weekly soakings during the summer are more than adequate. Fertilization, using , should be at the rate of one to two cups per inch of trunk diameter per year, split into equal applications in February, May and August. Simply scatter the fertilizer on the soil surface under the tree, then water thoroughly.
Weed and grass control under the tree is desirable to reduce competition and can be easily maintained by use of organic mulch replenished as necessary.
The only pruning necessary is to remove dead or damaged branches, which will occur following major freezes unless excellent cold protection methods are practiced. Then, pruning should be delayed until the extent of freeze damage can be ascertained. Grafted trees will begin to produce in the third year after establishment, with mature trees capable of producing three to five bushels.
The mango fruit develops rapidly, as the time from flowering to maturity is only to days, depending upon variety. Mangoes will ripen to best quality on the tree. Mangoes can be harvested at color break and ripened in the kitchen. Color break is the change from pure green to yellow, usually on the blossom end of the fruit.
Another indicator of maturity is a change in color of the flesh around the seed from white to yellow. Fresh consumption is the most important use of mango, but the fruit can be frozen, dried or canned Mango can be used in jams, jellies, preserves, pies, chutney and ice cream.
Green mangoes are sometimes eaten raw in the tropics. The largest problem of mango is anthracnose because it attacks all parts of the tree and is probably most damaging to the flower panicles.
On maturing fruit, the fungus causes irregular black spots that may be sunken slightly and show surface cracks. A grouping of spots forms a large, damaged area. Its flesh is deep yellow, sweet, and slightly fibrous. The Francis mango ripens during spring and summer and is excellent to eat on its own. It comes from Mexico and is grown in many countries, including Thailand, the Philippines, Ecuador, and Peru.
It is small and shaped like an oval, with yellow flesh and thick outer yellow skin with hints of orange and green. It has a tiny seed and more flesh. It is creamy, sweet, and fiberless and is excellent to use in salads, smoothies, or just eating as it is.
The Ataulfo mango ripens from spring to the middle of summer. They are great to consume and use in chutneys, sorbets, pancakes, and muffins. The Palmer is on the list of largest types of mangoes from Florida. It is a large fruit with a maximum weight of 0. It is long, oblong, and has shades of green and red. The mango has few fibers and an orange-yellow smooth flesh. It has a non-stringy flesh and is an excellent addition to recipes. Nowadays, the Palmer variety is grown mostly in Brazil.
It has a deep-yellow flesh with no fibers and sweet pulp. The Tommy Atkins is generally not considered the best in sweetness and flavor, but it Is known for its long shelf life and the ability to be transported with little or no bruising or degradation. Dwarf mangoes can be grown in a small backyard because of their compact nature. They grow to a height that ranges between 2—4 meters and can fit into small spaces.
King Thai, Irwin, Palmer, and Sensation are some of the dwarf mango varieties. The plant will need consistent fertilizing and regular watering during the growing season. Many types of Mango I had no idea of. I enjoy Mango. You informed me about one of the best fruit tree. Photos and information are well applied.
Mangoes are my favorite too, and as you say, they are seasonal, and the excitement is more! Thank you for your appreciation Chitrangada. HaremCinema, it is amazing that there are so many different varieties today.
Thank you for your visit and comment. Vellur, thank you for posting this article on mangoes. I love mangoes and missed eating so much of it because I avoided going to Chinatown, where they sell several varieties. I now know the richness of this fruit. Excellent information about the king of fruits, mango. Mango has remained my favourite fruit, since childhood. You have provided some important botanical information about the mangoes, which is educational as well as interesting.
There are so many mango varieties nowadays due to hybrid varieties being produced. Thank you for your visit and comments.
Although I have known mangoes all my life, there are some facts in your article that I didn't know: for example, types of mango and uses of the tree bark. Thank you. I love the taste of mangoes. Thanks for sharing all of the information about the trees and their fruit, Nithya. You've included a lot of facts in your article. I enjoyed learning about new types of mangoes that I've never heard of before. I never realized that there were so many different types of mangoes.
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