Did I make a mistake planting Pina Colada instead of E-4? Alex (Tropical Acres Farms) says: The flavor of Piña Colada is rich as syrup at the regular ripe stage, like a ‘Dot’ mango on steroids. At the riper stage, its namesake enters the flavor profile and it takes on those remarkable pineapple and coconut notes found in the frozen drink.
Of E-4 he says: On the underripe side the flavor is pineapple-esque, while on the ripe-er side is an incredible coconut explosion with a strong dessert-like sweetness. We think it tastes like the inside of a Mounds candy bar.
Further he says of Pina Colada: Unfortunately they are highly anthracnose prone and tend to produce too many male flowers. For these reasons, we do not recommend them for the deep interior. Piña Colada is a mango best suited to be grown in close proximity to the ocean, where you might also enjoy one at the beach under the tropical sun.
Okay. I live in close proximity to the ocean so I'm in the best location for Pina Colada. Also, I think Dot, a parent of Pina Colada, is a great-tasting mango. Forum Family, what do you think??