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Tropical Fruit Discussion / mango suggestions for New Orleans ?
« on: January 29, 2015, 06:25:32 AM »i want to buy 3 Mango trees in a few weeks
2 months tops (i cant wait)
In New Orleans we get a lot of rain and humidity
the rain stays all year round.
We are one of the highest rainfall cities in the USA.
the next problem is i am in zone 9b
it freezes here a couple times a year on average.
rarely under 28F for more than a few hours
the sun always warms things up down here.
Will 28F damage flowers or small fruit ?
Should i get a variety that flowers not in late fall/winter ?
i heard a fast growing vigorous plant is best
so, if there is any cold damage,
it will come back easier in spring.
i should really be trying to keep them all height restricted,
but, i have a spot i figure i can let at least one of them get rather large. the other 2 will have to be trimmed to
10-15 ft
i was going to go with 3 from this list
(it took me a week to narrow it down to these )
Top Tropicals list Bailey's Marvel
and Glenn as more cold-hardy than other varieties...
Is this true ?
in order as of my preference now...
but, i am open to suggestions to others...
- Glenn,
- Nam Doc Mai,
- golden nugget,
- Alphonso,
- Angie,
- Pickering,
- Valencia Pride,
- choc-anon,
reason for the picks
for each mango listed...
Alphonso
trees tolerate the abundant rain and high humidity of South Florida very well
ripens late June to July.
http://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/mango/alphonso-mango.shtml
Angie
originated in South Florida.
relatively small growth habit, rich and complex flavor, and good disease (TT)
Baileys Marvel
Best cold tolerance.
t has the same flavor with the Haden, with less fiber.
fruit are bigger and less prone to fungus problems.
(TT)
Valencia Pride
ripens July to August. vigorous large grower
developed in South Florida
http://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/mango/valencia-pride-mango.shtml
Glenn
consistent production, and effortless to grow.
Trees are typically fifteen feet
ripens June to July
http://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/mango/glenn-mango.shtml
Relatively cold hardy variety. (TT)
choc-anon
ripens from November-January
and sometimes July as well.
http://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/mango/choc-anon-mango.shtml
golden-nugget
extremely prolific,
large vigorous grower .
ripens late July to August.
http://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/mango/golden-nugget-mango.shtml
Pickering
"condo mango" ripens in June.
http://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/mango/pickering-mango.shtml