Author Topic: Mangos of Merritt Island (Read 8205 times)

DuncanYoung · « **on:** May 08, 2012, 09:33:25 PM »

Curious as to how the mango crop is fairing on Merritt Island. Looking to sample some of those fruits. Anything available this weekend?

Jack

BluePalm · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2012, 01:11:58 AM »

Unless someone there has an early variety, I think it's a month too early.

DuncanYoung · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2012, 08:48:57 AM »

Thanks, BluePalm. Getting anxious for some fresh mangos, will be patient. Coming down from Jacksonville to load up.

j-grow · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2012, 07:15:01 PM »

my merritt island trees seem to be about a month behind this year......

DuncanYoung · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2012, 08:15:17 PM »

Anybody with 3 gallon mango trees for sale on MI, local grafted varieties?

Central Floridave · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2012, 08:46:05 PM »

Here is my largest mango on Merritt Island. It is a Glenn. As you can see it is sparse with fruit this year. However, last year and the year before it was extremely loaded so I guess it is taking this year off. It is getting hacked back this summer as it is nearing the power lines.

Central Floridave · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2012, 08:48:37 PM »

Also, May is way too early for mango.

I did pick my first rosigold, which is an early mango. But, it is not ripe yet.

I'll keep an eye open for the South Tropical Trail road side stands and let you guys know when they open. Typically, they don't open until late June.

DuncanYoung · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2012, 08:54:46 PM »

Thanks CFldave, nice looking Glenn tree.

Squam256 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2012, 08:59:42 PM »

Looking like a rare down year for Glenn in Florida. Usually its such a reliable workhorse mango.

WhitH · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2012, 01:32:56 PM »

Beautiful tree, Central Florida! I think I remember you from the 2ndlight forums...

MangoMan2 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2012, 08:46:03 PM »

Quote from: DuncanYoung on May 08, 2012, 09:33:25 PM

Curious as to how the mango crop is fairing on Merritt Island. Looking to sample some of those fruits. Anything available this weekend?

Jack

Jack,

Was at the grove today and most of the trees are holding a good crop of mango's. Not a heavy crop on the Indian Sunsets, and Loyal purple mangos

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The new Variety mango trees are doing fine, The ones in the back are doing great with the drippers running on them compared to the ones in front without drippers. Kind of a experiment. The Maih Channock has three mango's on it.

The Angie is flushing its first flush, and the raposa is getting ready to push also.

About the middle of June we should have Hadens and a few others, and July 1st the others should be coming in and starting the season.

Hope this helped you all.

Joe.

Squam256 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:08:03 PM »

Hey Joe,

Which of the Ensey/Merritt Island mangoes are you growing?

thanks

DuncanYoung · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:20:59 PM »

Thanks MangoMan2, looking forward to a visit to MI. I may just have to drive down this weekend to view some trees.

MangoMan2 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:34:27 PM »

Quote from: Squam256 on May 10, 2012, 09:08:03 PM

Hey Joe,

Which of the Ensey/Merritt Island mangoes are you growing?

thanks

John is who I grew up with, and learned from. When he died his grove was sold to Randy&Kathy who lived just south of Him. I have helped them with indemnification of johns grove.

I knew Ed also, and kind of been helping Angie out around the grove, and doing indemnification for her on some of the trees. In turn for my help and long time friendship with the Family she has let me plant some new Variety mango trees in the grove to help with the selection available for the fruit stand.

We are Friends Helping eachother out.

Let me know if you plan on coming up.

Joe.

DuncanYoung · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:41:39 PM »

Joe,

I plan on coming driving down from Jacksonville this Saturday. PM me so we can contact each other. I would love to see the grove. Did you get my earlier PM?

Jack

MangoMan2 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:44:00 PM »

Quote from: DuncanYoung on May 10, 2012, 09:20:59 PM

Thanks MangoMan2, looking forward to a visit to MI. I may just have to drive down this weekend to view some trees.

Angie is very busy taking care of her Mom and Aunt, which is why I try to help out. If you come by please wait until the stand is open or let me know when you want to come by and I'll try to meet you.

What variety mangos are you looking for.

Joe.

Central Floridave · « **Reply #16 on:** May 10, 2012, 10:36:50 PM »

I wrote this back in 1999 on Merritt Island Mango:

http://centralfloridapalms.com/archived/sep2003/mimango.htm

Tim · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2012, 11:32:32 PM »

Dave, what's the TINY mango under "LADY"?

Central Floridave · « **Reply #18 on:** May 11, 2012, 07:21:57 AM »

"TINY many under "LADY"?"

I'm sorry, I don't understand what you are asking. Come again.

Tim · « **Reply #19 on:** May 11, 2012, 11:59:16 AM »

oh ... meant to say mango

Central Floridave · « **Reply #20 on:** May 11, 2012, 08:55:22 PM »

That small mango is the turpentine variety. Can you believe it? The turpentine made the cover of Florida Gardening Mag!?!

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