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WPB-to-Boca road trip for Mango - where to visit?
« on: July 16, 2024, 03:09:17 PM »
Background: loved my mango tree in Miami, moved to Orlando 3 years ago and planted an M-4 (doing well) and a Lemon Sherbet (died in frost, but the turpentine rootstock sprouted, and the 2 stalks I kept are now over 5-feet tall).  I'm driving to WPB area August 2/3 and wanted to Buy/Try some varieties to identify those that I want to graft onto the turpentine stock I have. I'd probably arrive in the area late am Saturday, and leave late Sunday. Ideally I'd taste mangos Saturday and return and buy scions on Sunday (though in busy fruiting season I realize this may not be possible). So with that in mind, here's my questions:

1. Where should I go?
I've identified the following options, but open to more:
a) Tropical Acres Farms is open 12-3 on Sat/Sun, though I'd probably have to order the night before https://www.tropicalacresfarms.com/product-page/mangoes-for-local-pick-up-only
b) Zill has an address at 7424 Hypoluxo Farms Road, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33463, but no website, so unsure it's open to public.
c) Zill also has an address at 197 SE 27th Ave, Boynton Beach FL 33435, but again no website, so like (b) not sure I can go at all.
d) Truly Tropical at 2759 Seacrest Blvd, Delray Beach 33444 is ONLY open Saturday from 9-noon (no Sunday), so I'd be just catching it on my first day down there, and just the tail end when they may be sold out of some varieties.
https://www.themangoplace.com/blog/2024/7/14/mango-hours-for-the-coming-week

If Zill isn't open to public, I guess I'd try to catch (d) before it closes at noon, then straight head to (a) to either pick up what I'd reserved the night before, or choose on the spot. But if I do find something I want graft, (d) is closed Sunday, and (a) isn't selling Scions during busy season (and maybe (a) isn't either).

2. Varietal Recommendations:
My guru/grafter recommends pickering, guava mango, beatrice and Maha Chanok, but my ideal plant is
(i) not a coconut-variety (since I already have M-4);
(ii) mid-sized (I have room for a medium tree and want to block views of neighbor);
(iii) ripens after picking (because squirrels); and of course
(iv) grows in central florida.
Bonus for recommendations that are not late-season (as the M-4 I already have is late-season).
I'm leaning towards Indian flavor profile (Angie, Carrie, Super Julie, Juliette, Creme Brulee, Fruit Cocktail, Graham, Ice Cream?), as "the Orlando Gardener" seems to be doing well with Julie/Juliette, and they seem to be early-season.

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Re: WPB-to-Boca road trip for Mango - where to visit?
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2024, 04:45:54 PM »
Zills (hypoluxo road) is open only to wholesale, but they sell mangos to the public.
Unfortunately, they pick their mangos too early (general concensus)

Also, around August, season is around the end, and some places may be closed.
You can expect late season varieties like m-4, keitt, etc...but, many of the ones offered right now will be out of season most likely.
« Last Edit: July 16, 2024, 04:48:07 PM by Jaboticaba45 »

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Re: WPB-to-Boca road trip for Mango - where to visit?
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2024, 05:00:39 PM »
It' late to be looking to try mango.

If you want scions and you get to Broward I have Carrie, a Julie seedling that has never had anthracnose,  and Pickering you are welcome to take scions from


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Re: WPB-to-Boca road trip for Mango - where to visit?
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2024, 05:36:36 PM »
Walter Zill said today he has about 3 weeks left of mangoes.

He is closed on Saturdays but should be open Sunday morning.

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Re: WPB-to-Boca road trip for Mango - where to visit?
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2024, 05:57:23 PM »
Orlando covers a large area. I have purchased trees from Montura Gardens on FB, and they deliver for free. Also Juliestropical.com in Apopka has a huge selection of mangoes and pretty fair prices.

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Re: WPB-to-Boca road trip for Mango - where to visit?
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2024, 03:25:51 PM »
Zills (hypoluxo road) is open only to wholesale, but they sell mangos to the public.
Unfortunately, they pick their mangos too early (general concensus)

Also, around August, season is around the end, and some places may be closed.
You can expect late season varieties like m-4, keitt, etc...but, many of the ones offered right now will be out of season most likely.

I thought being August 2nd it might be early enough, but yes it's a definite concern that I may be too late. If it wasn't 6 hours round trip I'd just go twice, but there's got to be a better way. What we need is an Orlando 'mule' and some local tasting parties!

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Re: WPB-to-Boca road trip for Mango - where to visit?
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2024, 03:28:42 PM »
It' late to be looking to try mango.

If you want scions and you get to Broward I have Carrie, a Julie seedling that has never had anthracnose,  and Pickering you are welcome to take scions from

Thanks for the offer! If I did make it as far as Broward, I'd keep driving a little further to my former house in Aventura, where I'd do a little post-season pruning/scion harvesting. I never did remember/learn what variety I was growing there, which is one reason I'd like to take a piece to graft.

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Re: WPB-to-Boca road trip for Mango - where to visit?
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2024, 03:35:57 PM »
Walter Zill said today he has about 3 weeks left of mangoes.

He is closed on Saturdays but should be open Sunday morning.

I'd just catch the (closing) 3-week window (the 7424 Hypoluxo location?) but I just called the number and got a vm that says they have no weekend hours. :-\

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Re: WPB-to-Boca road trip for Mango - where to visit?
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2024, 06:46:28 AM »
Walter Zill said today he has about 3 weeks left of mangoes.

He is closed on Saturdays but should be open Sunday morning.

I'd just catch the (closing) 3-week window (the 7424 Hypoluxo location?) but I just called the number and got a vm that says they have no weekend hours. :-\

You called Gary. Walter only closes on Saturdays.

 

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