The Tropical Fruit Forum

Rosigold is early but the flavor ain't there.  It's like kissing your sister.  NDM is a typical "one note" asian mango.  Sweet but unappealing with no personality or actual traditional mango flavor, but some people rave about it for reasons beyond me.  But if the trees have any size to them just get the bud wood of your choice from somebody in the forum & top work them.  Faster than buying new SMALL trees.  Not hard to learn how - there are tons of videos on you tube and elsewhere.

1. Does Cotton Candy suffer from black spot or any other major issues like Kent?

2. Which one of these varieties is later?

3. Which one tastes better & the better tree to plant?

Thanks.

I was hoping to plant a couple LATE season Mango trees. Keitt & Kent along with Beverly were at the top of my list as likely choices.  So I was concerned to see that Tropical Acres now no longer recommends Keitt or Kent for home planting due to newer disease issues. Are the problems really that bad?  We don't have enough good late season varieties now as it is.

I have found great sources for Mangoes (ie Squam), but are there any places in FLORIDA that have a WIDE VARIETY of Avocados for sale & WHO SHIP.  Acquiring avocado trees isn't my problem.  Finding a place to buy/taste the fruit before planting the trees is.  Squam (Tropical Acres) rules for his massive variety of mangoes - who is the avocado fruit king equivalent? Thanks. 

Hey All

Just finished off a custom variety box of early variety mangoes from Squam/Alex.   The Glenns, Duncans & PPK's stole the show.  Angie, Rosigold & Dupuis Saigon didn't appeal to to my palate, but your mileage may vary.  Avoid the temptation of eating them a day early and you'll be rewarded with a much better eating experience.  Once again thanks Alex for being a wealth of information & providing a valuable resource we can all enjoy.  Keep up the good work sir.

1. PPK'S (8.0 to 8.25) - If you eat them a day early they're a pleasantly tart & lemony (8.0).  Give them just an extra day & they take on an even better orangey sweeter flavor (8.25).  Wait an extra day for fully ripe - it's worth it.  Excellent Mango that anyone could like.  Not the perfect "10" that some people describe, but still VERY good.  Met expectations.

2. Glenns (8.25) - Great breakfast mango.  Still the #1 best heavenly smelling Mango I know of even before you cut into it. First one I ate I didn't let it fully ripen & it was a bit watery & diluted tasting as other people have mentioned about Glenns.  The other one I gave an extra couple of extra days & it was one of the best mild tasting Mango's I've ever had.  It was like a really good juicy garden fresh refreshing ice cold cantaloupe.  Strong pleasant cantaloupe flavor.  Glenn exceeded my expectations.

3. Duncan (8.0) - What a delightful mango.  Very smooth, juicy & refreshing.  Very enjoyable eating experience & under rated/taken for granted Mango.  Smooth & slightly creamy like it Edward ancestor, with a hint of Asian flavor that wasn't objectionable for those who don't care for most "one note" Asian type Mango (like me). Duncan also exceeded my expectations.

All three of these varieties were top tier & I would highly recommend & are deserving of yard space.




 

I am doing a custom Mango order of untried varieties with Squam soon and have room for a few more varieties to add.  These are some of the varieties that he has in season that I couldn't find much info on in the forum or net & that I've never had before.  Are there any here that are standouts of say "8" or above on this list?  Not a fan of overly "mild" or "one note" mangoes (Nam Doc). I prefer sweet, tart, complex & full flavored mangoes (Maillika/Carrie/Edward/Dot).  Thanks for any input.

Ah Ping
Dupuis Saigon
Hindi Bessenara
Mario
Peach (Different than Juicy Peach??)
Carabao
Simmonds
Torbert
Wester

I ruled out Falan, Florigon, Jean Ellen & Okrung as they didn't sound like exceptional varieties from what I read. 

Hey Guys

Planning on adding a few more mango trees and would like input on what the top 3 EARLY, MID & LATE mangoes are for those that don't have unlimited space.  From other posts this is what I came up with.  Since this is about trees and not just fruit - fruiting reliability & disease/cold resistance are also factors to be considered.  I already have a mature Carrie & Valencia Pride.

EARLY

1. Edward (Already a lock in on planting this one)
2. Glenn  (Already a Lock)
3. PPK (Already a Lock)

Mid - Mallika


LATE

1. Venus  (I believe Alex has said this was the all-round best tasting late mango)
2. Keitt
3. Lancetilla, Cotton Candy etc.?

Thanks for your help & suggestions.


PS -  If anyone is ordering Mangoes from Alex, his Edward, Malika's, PPK, Glenn & Duncan were EXCELLENT. 

Nice catch. What kind of bait do your use?

This is the total catch of the day picture of just over 5 lb of Keitt mango. 2.3lb +2.2lb + 1lb mango.
Hope all in South Florida are still getting their fresh mango fix. 

Hey guys

I have experimented with trying to grow about 5-6 different common banana varieties over the years here in 9B all with the same results.  They grow fine until the first frost hits and then they are killed outright or at least down to the ground.  Even if when come back there isn't enough time for them grow, flower & mature fruit in the approx. 9 month window between frosts.  Are they any good tasting very fast growing "idiot proof" banana varieties that will reliably produce fruit here in 9B?   I'm sure there probably are, but so far I have had rotten luck with my few attempts with bananas and it's discouraged me from trying again.

Thanks!!

Antarctica no unless you have a heated greenhouse, but there are reports of them being successfully grown & fruited in South Florida Z10 near the coast, but not in California.  I usually find that sarcasm is usually best reserved for stupid questions.

Quote from: nighthawk0911@yahoo.com on October 15, 2016, 09:09:36 PM

Can you grow Mangosteens in Florida 9B??

Quote from: jegpg1 on October 14, 2016, 08:55:26 PM

Hello guys, I am going to order a mangosteen plant from Hulabrothers for $95.95 with shipping. They have it at $150 for two with shipping. My question is, anyone wants to do it and save? It will be 75 each. They say the tree is > 36 inches on their website. Anyone near Punta Gorda or Port Charlotte?

Yes. You can grow Mangosteens in Antarctica.

Every time I'm tempted to scoff at our Aussie friends for making the KP their default "national" mango, I have to remind myself that the TA in many respects is the default "national" mango here at least commercially. 

@Squam - I was all set to buy a Keitt for my "late mango tree", then I read your post about Venus.

1. Not to be belabor the point, but if you only had room for one "late" dooryard mango tree you would pick/recommend Venus over Keitt?  Any other pros/cons between the two varieties worth  mentioning in comparison?

2. Generally Is there any significant difference in "lateness" between Keitt & Venus and if so approximately how much in most years?  Does Keitt have any edge in "lateness" over Venus? A few days, couple weeks. etc.

Thanks - you are a fountain of Mango knowledge sir.

I still have Venus and Kiew Yai fruit on the trees. Venus is absolutely superior to Keitt in flavor. Here's a photo from today:


This one was harvested yesterday.