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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Is this a Pickering or a Carrie mango tree?
« on: March 11, 2024, 08:58:44 AM »
Looks like a Carrie.
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Viejo and Tazumal are winter mamey cultivars. My Viejo and Pantin bloom at the same time, but Viejo fruit development period is shorter. My Viejo takes 11 to 12 months from flower to mature fruit, while my Pantin takes 1.5 years more or less.
Thanks! I personally dislike the flavor of Pantin. Tastes too sweet and doesn't really have the almond flavor I enjoy from Mamey.
I guess if you had to pick between Viejo and Tazumal, which would you pick? (or anyone else reading)
I asked Alex by email a while back, and he said that there's not much known about it.
I think the cultivar was originally from Costa Rica and obtained by Richard Campbell/Fairchild Garden. Alex said he hadn't tasted it yet, but if it was retrieved by Campbell and given a cultivar name, it most likely is pretty special!
This was back in 2021, so Alex's tree(s) may have fruited allowing him to taste since then. I'm ordering one from Lara Farms now, hopefully can report back on it in a few years!
Kevin
It's been a while since I've had them, but the flavor was quite good, just a notch below cherimoya and atemoya. However, getting them to fruit and remain healthy is a challenge. They are plagued by leaf hopper, which causes stunted leaves, chlorosis, and ultimately an unhealthy and stunted tree. Seed borer may also present a problem. And it usually requires boron to set fruit. I've only seen one productive / healthy ilama tree in south florida. I'd say it is only suited for the more advanced growers.
Guys. I messed up and cut a mamey in half and it is rock hard but orange. Any chance it will ripen or should I throw it in the trash?
looks awesome Alex! I've tried Pantin, Pace and magana for sure. Not sure if I've had others, I often buy them and the varieties are mixed. Waiting for the tree at home to flower/set, hopefully sooner than later. How does viejo compare to pantin? Hope to try Vidal Redondo one day too.
Looks great!
Do you do anything beyond fertilizer for your mamey trees? I planted a Lorrito and Pace last year and am hoping that I can meet their nutritional needs growing out west in SWR.