I hear ya Jeff. The difference in season and size of the LZ is definitely a plus, but I can't deal with the 'chalkiness'...next to the spicy, floral taste and scent of some cultivars like Bombay, Julie, Florigon, etc., chalkiness is my biggest turn off. I have no tolerance for it. But to be honest, I've never noticed that personally in a LZ.
Jeff, in your personal opinion, would you prefer LZ to some of the other new Zill offerings, such as Cotton Candy, Pina Colada, Pineapple Pleasure, or Fruit Punch ?? Purely on a taste basis....size, production, season, etc. aside. I'm planning on ripping out a stunted jackfruit tree and replacing it with either a White Sapote or one of the above mentioned mango cultivars.