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Tropical Fruit => Tropical Fruit Discussion => Topic started by: johnb51 on April 18, 2012, 10:44:44 PM
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I think I might have room for one more mango tree. ;) I've already planted Angie, Pickering, Maha Chanok, Neelam, and Beverly. I'm debating between Mallika and Nam Doc Mai for the last mango tree. Mid-season crop and small tree are the requirements, and, of course, GREAT (WORLD-CLASS) FLAVOR! ;D
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I voted for Mallika.
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I ignored your criteria and voted for the one I like better.
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I have both trees (the NDM on dwarfing rootstock, have not tasted the fruit off it yet to see if rootstock has any effect on taste) but I favor the Mallika in terms of taste.
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I ignored your criteria and voted for the one I like better.
??? You mean you didn't vote for the one that you think tastes better?
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John I would go for Mallika if you want a small tree. One thing to keep in mind: You have to pick the Mallikas green since it is an indian type mango. If you don't have time to do that, then try the Nam Doc Mai with the dwarfing rootstock how was mentioned.
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John I would go for Mallika if you want a small tree. One thing to keep in mind: You have to pick the Mallikas green since it is an indian type mango. If you don't have time to do that, then try the Nam Doc Mai with the dwarfing rootstock how was mentioned.
In my experience, Mallika is not a small tree; its actually a fairly vigorous grower. I would even say more than the NDM #4, dwarfing or regular rootstock. For some reason it has been promoted as a 'semi-dwarf' when it is nothing of the sort. Mallika could probably benefit more from being grafted to dwarfing stock than NDM.
I voted for Mallika because I think it just tastes better. So like sheehan I ignored the OP's requirements. :P Sorry.
On the ripening issue, there doesn't seem to be a clear consensus on this, but the Mallika fruit that I've had tree ripened has been good. I know the practice in India is to pick it mature green; they also let it ripen in camel dung, which I suspect most people here neither have or want. :D
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I've never had Mallika...I've heard the word "carrot" taste in some of the descriptions. Is it true? I personally wouldn't think I would like a Mango with that flavor in it...but I can't be sure of course till I actually taste one.
Then again, isn't NDM very prone to splitting?
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I've never had Mallika...I've heard the word "carrot" taste in some of the descriptions. Is it true? I personally wouldn't think I would like a Mango with that flavor in it...but I can't be sure of course till I actually taste one.
Then again, isn't NDM very prone to splitting?
I don't detect any "carrot" in Mallika's flavor at all...."honey" is the dominant flavor note but it does have more subtle undertones. NDM tastes like honey too, but to me that's about all it tastes like. Others see more in it though.
And yes, NDM #4 is definitely prone to splitting. And while they typically remain very disease resistant on the tree , it also has a tendency to get post-harvest anthracnose.
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I voted for Mallika, but actually recommend you rethink adding another mid season mango and instead consider something thats very early to extend your mango season. You have late season covered well with the Neelam maybe consider adding a Rosigold to start your season off in April.
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I voted for Mallika, but actually recommend you rethink adding another mid season mango and instead consider something thats very early to extend your mango season. You have late season covered well with the Neelam maybe consider adding a Rosigold to start your season off in April.
While having mangoes early is nice but I do not have much good to say about Rosigold other than it is probably the earliest mango. There is nothing exceptional about its flavor....just my 2 pennies.
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I wouldn't vote since I haven't tasted mallika, but I've tasted NDM. It does taste like honey. Mangoey honey to be more specific. :) I liked it. They usually split in high nitrogen soils such as muck and if it experiences dry weather then all of the sudden wet weather, it can split. But if you have sandy soil and keep the soil moisture at a constant level, it should keep the splitting issue at bay. I'm watering mine every two to three days during the dry season. I also used pine bark mulch. It's mostly pine nuggets but it contains small fine pieces also. My ndm #4 is currently going through a nice growth spurt and has the "elephants foot" so I think it's not a dwarf root stock.
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In my opinion, Malika is excellent and Nam Doc Mai is also excellent!
In my taste scale, both of them are a good five (5) on a one to five scale.
If I had a small space to plant and had to choose only one, I would choose Malika. My malika tree is kept fairly small tree and my Nam Doc Mai is a medium size tree despite the heavy prunning every year.
I guess I have an old regular Nam Doc Mai. My tree is approximately, fifteen (15) years old.
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FYI... the book called "Mangos: A guide to mangos in Florida" says about Mallika... "irregular producer in Florida, but good eating quality; aroma is one of the strongest and most pleasant." The irregular producer part got my attention.
Book is out of print, but you can find it at the Palm Beach County Library.
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FYI... the book called "Mangos: A guide to mangos in Florida" says about Mallika... "irregular producer in Florida, but good eating quality; aroma is one of the strongest and most pleasant." The irregular producer part got my attention.
Book is out of print, but you can find it at the Palm Beach County Library.
That is Fairchild's mango book. If anybody has one they'd like to get rid of I am a taker. From what I have seen, they "irregular" is based on the fact that some trees produce well and some don't produce at all (as opposed to the trees themselves being a shy or poor producer).
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FYI... the book called "Mangos: A guide to mangos in Florida" says about Mallika... "irregular producer in Florida, but good eating quality; aroma is one of the strongest and most pleasant." The irregular producer part got my attention.
Book is out of print, but you can find it at the Palm Beach County Library.
That is Fairchild's mango book. If anybody has one they'd like to get rid of I am a taker. From what I have seen, they "irregular" is based on the fact that some trees produce well and some don't produce at all (as opposed to the trees themselves being a shy or poor producer).
Rob: you can get them on Amazon.com...but they run $69 or so because they are out of print. I would check it out at the library before buying it. I borrowed mine from the library and have no intention of buying my own copy. The book is copyright 1992, so it is missing many of the newer mangos. For instance, PPK and Pickering are not included in the book.
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FYI... the book called "Mangos: A guide to mangos in Florida" says about Mallika... "irregular producer in Florida, but good eating quality; aroma is one of the strongest and most pleasant." The irregular producer part got my attention.
Book is out of print, but you can find it at the Palm Beach County Library.
That is Fairchild's mango book. If anybody has one they'd like to get rid of I am a taker. From what I have seen, they "irregular" is based on the fact that some trees produce well and some don't produce at all (as opposed to the trees themselves being a shy or poor producer).
Rob: you can get them on Amazon.com...but they run $69 or so because they are out of print. I would check it out at the library before buying it. I borrowed mine from the library and have no intention of buying my own copy. The book is copyright 1992, so it is missing many of the newer mangos. For instance, PPK and Pickering are not included in the book.
Yes, I know...I actually have a copy in front of me but its not mine.
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Rob, Echo still has Guide to Mangos in Florida, by Campbell, listed for original price $29, instead of jacked up out of print price of $70+. I'd like to get a copy of it from them myself, but unfortunately they don't seem to sell online:
http://www.echonet.org/content/fruitInformation/601 (http://www.echonet.org/content/fruitInformation/601)
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I got my used, in new condition copy on ebay a few years ago for 10.00, so I would check Ebay every so often.
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I got my used, in new condition copy on ebay a few years ago for 10.00, so I would check Ebay every so often.
I have been checking there, that was first thought.
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I voted for Mallika, but actually recommend you rethink adding another mid season mango and instead consider something thats very early to extend your mango season. You have late season covered well with the Neelam maybe consider adding a Rosigold to start your season off in April.
While having mangoes early is nice but I do not have much good to say about Rosigold other than it is probably the earliest mango. There is nothing exceptional about its flavor....just my 2 pennies.
During June or July your right Rosigold would be just a decent mango, nothing to write home about...But in April, its an excellent mango thats far better then anything else available. I had my first one of the season yesterday and it was outstanding. It certainly gets bonus points for fruiting in April when its the only mango.
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...From what I have seen, they "irregular" is based on the fact that some trees produce well and some don't produce at all (as opposed to the trees themselves being a shy or poor producer).
Rob, very interesting observation! I have a young Mallika tree in the ground now for maybe 1.5 years. It did not flower this year. Hopefully it will flower next year. ;D
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...From what I have seen, they "irregular" is based on the fact that some trees produce well and some don't produce at all (as opposed to the trees themselves being a shy or poor producer).
Rob, very interesting observation! I have a young Mallika tree in the ground now for maybe 1.5 years. It did not flower this year. Hopefully it will flower next year. ;D
Interesting-my very young little mallika flowered like crazy this year ( I cut them all off).
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I got my used, in new condition copy on ebay a few years ago for 10.00, so I would check Ebay every so often.
You can get it on eBay right now at the buy it now price of $70
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I got my used, in new condition copy on ebay a few years ago for 10.00, so I would check Ebay every so often.
You can get it on eBay right now at the buy it now price of $70
For that price I might just put my copy up for sale on ebay.
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I got my used, in new condition copy on ebay a few years ago for 10.00, so I would check Ebay every so often.
You can get it on eBay right now at the buy it now price of $70
For that price I might just put my copy up for sale on ebay.
Or trade it in for 2 of the latest and the greatest mango trees~ :D
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I see this topic is dated. But here's my 2 cents. I have several mango trees, some Fl Varieties, some SE Asia varieties, and an excellent seed grown. None of my mango trees are from India. They just don't seem to thrive in my area (S Brevard Co). The NDM #4, today's preferred cultivar, does well most everywhere it's warm enough.
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I may be confused, regarding regular versus irregular producing. my understanding is that this meant that they alternate between high production and low production one year to the next. as many Indian mango varieties seem to do.
supposedly the technique of double root-stocking these trees prevents this irregular productivity. and also dwarfs the tree somewhat.
http://www.dizonexoticfruittrees.com/ref/compara.htm (http://www.dizonexoticfruittrees.com/ref/compara.htm)
But I have read that Mallika is not a biennial producer. so i am guessing its just irregular in Fla. because of Florida's irregular weather.
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Mallika. When correctly ripened, it is outstanding.
It also can/should? Be picked mature green. Although timing can be a bit tricky, picking a mango green has advantages. Critters ( 2 and 4 legged) tend to stay away from it, allowing you to have the entire crop to yourself.