Mango Coconut king 2020 E-4 or M-4 Opinions please!

[Squam256]

It’s a shame so many of you haven’t had M-4. It’s a special mango.

[johnb51]

It’s a shame so many of you haven’t had M-4. It’s a special mango.

Do you like it better than E-4?

[Squam256]

It’s a shame so many of you haven’t had M-4. It’s a special mango.

Do you like it better than E-4?

I like them about the same honestly. They both have similar (but not identical) flavor profiles. M-4 has the benefit of being very late season, but Sugarloaf might be more disease resistant.

M-4 is an impressive producer by the way.

[johnb51]

You happy, bovine?

[Squam256]

I took this photo back in May. This particular tree still has plenty of fruit on it, as do several other M-4s:

[bovine421]

Pina colada!!! No I'm not happy mango seasons is over way too early! I know Tropical Acres Farms provides consultations but I need counseling

[bovine421]

I took this photo back in May. This particular tree still has plenty of fruit on it, as do several other M-4s:

Oh! Ok 

[johnb51]

I took this photo back in May. This particular tree still has plenty of fruit on it, as do several other M-4s:

Oh! Ok 

That's better.  I've been working hard for you, man.

[johnb51]

Pina colada!!! No I'm not happy mango seasons is over way too early! I know Tropical Acres Farms provides consultations but I need counseling

You weren't paying attention.  That was only Satya's favorite.

[bovine421]

You are correct sir! My ADD kicked in again, this is exactly how I ended up backing over my grandfather's mailbox LOL

[JulianoGS]

I took this photo back in May. This particular tree still has plenty of fruit on it, as do several other M-4s:

Is your M4 an alternate year fruit bearer?  Your tree is loaded, nice!

[roblack]

...even if m4 is alternate bearing, I could deal with that.

Too soon to tell with grafted trees in different regions and growing conditions.

Going to baby mine and treat her nice.

Found some local Keitts today. If they are even decent, going back tomorrow.

[JulianoGS]

Got some from Publix the other day and it was pretty good.

[bsbullie]

...even if m4 is alternate bearing, I could deal with that.

Too soon to tell with grafted trees in different regions and growing conditions.

Going to baby mine and treat her nice.

Found some local Keitts today. If they are even decent, going back tomorrow.

I know of someone with a M4 in Broward and it fruited last year and this year.

[Squam256]

I took this photo back in May. This particular tree still has plenty of fruit on it, as do several other M-4s:

Is your M4 an alternate year fruit bearer?  Your tree is loaded, nice!

Not so far. We have several M-4 trees that have had nice crops in consecutive seasons.

[bovine421]

Is E4 more forgiving in when to know when to pick? Does it have a longer flavor window? Is M4 like a Mallika in that  you pick it green and let it ripen at room temperture for a 7 to 10 days? Does it turn different shades of green as a indicator?

[bovine421]

Hmmmmm! Late season or longer peak flavor. M-4 or E-4  2020 Coconut King that is the Question???

[JulianoGS]

Hmmmmm! Late season or longer peak flavor. M-4 or E-4  2020 Coconut King that is the Question???

EZ, get both!

[johnb51]

EZ, get both!

If you have the space, or graft one onto the other.

[bovine421]

I took this photo back in May. This particular tree still has plenty of fruit on it, as do several other M-4s:

Oh! Ok 

That's better.  I've been working hard for you, man.

Oh Yeah! Woohoo!!!
Fruit tasting not together #2 Half Hop!

I guess I should have added Barbados cherry Golden Apple and some citrus but it's raining outside

[johnb51]

Is E4 more forgiving in when to know when to pick? Does it have a longer flavor window? Is M4 like a Mallika in that  you pick it green and let it ripen at room temperture for a 7 to 10 days? Does it turn different shades of green as a indicator?

That seems to be correct.  (Did you ask Alex when you were at his place?)

[bovine421]

No we mostly discussed pruning. With Malika I wait for the first sign of yellowing but I don't know if that is the case with M-4