My Beverly Mango Variety tree has produced its first fruit. And, the verdict is in: It’ exquisite! I figured as with other Mango Varieties, that the first fruit would be of inferior quality, but not so at all. I’m really impressed! And, that’ saying something. I was informed in this Forum that the taste was superior to the ‘Keitt’ Mango, but I was totally caught off guard with the fireworks 💥 of its great 👍, sophisticated, gentle, high-class kind of taste; really something!
I used the same technique as for my ‘Young’ Mango tree, I didn’t pick the fruit off the tree. No, I let the fruit fall off the tree by itself. And, just like the ‘Young,’ no blemishes on the fruit from the fall! Perfect behavior IMO. - Side-Note: As I was peeling the fruit with a knife, I loved the feel of its skin. The skin somehow felt as if it was unusually and effectively protecting the fruit. - There were minor dots on the exterior of the skin, which I suppose was a mild manifestation of the Anthracnose Mango Disease. But, in no way did the Anthracnose affect the quality of the interior of the fruit. The seed was very agreeably thin, although nowhere near as crazy-thin as my ‘Young’ Mango Variety tree.
I purchased this Beverly Mango Variety about 1.5 years ago. I planted it about 1 year ago. Right now it’s about 4 feet tall. I know I should have removed the fruit buds to let the roots strengthen, but no regrets so far. If it dies, it would be somewhat devastating. I need it to live & Thrive; can’t wait for next year.
As far as which one do I prefer between the ‘Beverly’ and the ‘Young’? Answer: With all due respect, I cannot go there, at least not yet, maybe next year. It’s just that I love’m both. BTW, the Season for the ‘Young’ is earlier and totally separate from the ‘Beverly;’ Thank Goodness 😅!