What are your top early and very early mango varieties

[bovine421]

I find that the early mangoes have a special significance. After waiting 9 to 10 months for mango season to begin we tend to relish these first mangoes. They may not be a sweet as they will be later on but it is gratifying to have the first mango of the season. I find that PPK never disappoints. Looking to add a few more any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Spectacular mango season could not ask for more. Added a good size Venus and super Aphonso to my connoisseur Grove. Please don't personal message me asking for fruit budwood or advice. If you have questions ask on the Forum. There's a special section on this forum that says for sale. That's why I'm reluctant to post any photos

[Central Floridave]

Rosigold and Glenn for me. 

[Lets Mangoooo]

Glenn and Edward here.

[Greater Good]

We're growing Rosa, Dwarf Hawaiian, Jean Ellen and Rosigold. Early mangoes

[Sevastopol]

I've been considering Rosigold, but I already have a Po Poo Kapang (Paul's PPK) and was wondering how much earlier Rosigold might be relative to PPK in your experience.
Thank you.

[kbanks]

i am in Hoilywood, 11a, and my rosigold is not the earliest as reportedly in the palm beaches. perhaps i am a few degrees warmer during cold spells and that delays my fruit. i don't typically pick rosigolds until may. dwarf hawaiian (grafted on same tree) is earlier

[Sevastopol]

Good to know, thank you.

[johnb51]

Happy to hear you had a spectacular mango season.  Sorry that you've felt harassed by other members.

[bovine421]

It seems I can't say for certain yet but Dwarf Hawaiian blooms first. But because of the duration of Night temperatures in the 40s it has fruit set. When they get any size to them the tree  aborts them.  The second bloom I harvest after PPK. Central Florida runs three to four weeks behind South Florida so may is not an option. This season harvested some ppk first and second week of June. Dwarf Hawaiian wasn't until the last of June and into the beginning of May. By then I had Bombay coming in. We shall see what next season brings.

[johnb51]

Pickering is fairly early.

[Sevastopol]

It seems I can't say for certain yet but Dwarf Hawaiian blooms first. But because of the duration of Night temperatures in the 40s it has fruit set. When they get any size to them the tree  aborts them.  The second bloom I harvest after PPK. Central Florida runs three to four weeks behind South Florida so may is not an option. This season harvested some ppk first and second week of June. Dwarf Hawaiian wasn't until the last of June and into the beginning of May. By then I had Bombay coming in. We shall see what next season brings.

Great info, thank you.

[FruitGrower]

I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiments and, at least in my area, there's another benefit of early mangos, which is they tend to ripen before the rainy season comes and results in cleaner and better mangos. I'm looking to add more early varieties myself. Other than the well-known ones such as Rosigold, Dwarf Hawaiian and Rosa, in my yard I've had pretty early fruit punch and guava mangos.

[Sevastopol]

I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiments and, at least in my area, there's another benefit of early mangos, which is they tend to ripen before the rainy season comes and results in cleaner and better mangos. I'm looking to add more early varieties myself. Other than the well-known ones such as Rosigold, Dwarf Hawaiian and Rosa, in my yard I've had pretty early fruit punch and guava mangos.

I just learned of the guava and a visit to one of those mango shows over on the east coast is in my future.

[Orkine]

I dont have many very early varieties, Lemon Meringue (Po Pyu Kalay) is one of my earliest and without a doubt the best of my early batch.
I will extend the season in a year or so when some of the other grafts mature.   

[bovine421]

Some very good input. I decided to take a second look at Alex's Squam description of Ah ping. Several seasons ago I followed which varieties were the earliest at Alex's Grove. Ah Ping and Philippines seem to be consistently early. I thought that Ah Ping was described as being very vigorous but now taking another look it is moderately vigorous. Which rekindles my interest. He doesn't say there's any issues with powdery mildew or producing too many male flowers.
Anyone have Ah Ping that's producing? If so how early is it in your area.

https://www.tropicalacresfarms.com/product-page/ah-ping

[ben mango]

Ah ping is definitely a vigorous grower. It will get out of control if you don’t tame it. Usually has 2 flushes , early and mid season.very good mango

[bovine421]

Pickering is fairly early.

John 51 you've been spot on about how spectacular PPK is as a tree and also the fruit. When it is at Peak flavor can arguably rival LZ. So you are also on the mark with Pickering I had a nice Pickering tree nothing but good things can be said about picker. I traded it for a large carrie. Now I'm thinking of replacing Little Gem with another Pickering. Trying to get more early varieties on the roster. With cotton candy M4 on the counter no one's touching Little Gem. With pickerings growth habit fit very nicely in that spot. I'm sure Buxton the squirrel will be pleased

[pineflatwoods]

I got a couple Pickerings in mid may, but 95% came in the last few days of May- end of June, not sure if they're usually earlier than that- the tree did flower fairly late(early-mid Feb).
Dwarf Hawaiian looks the most promising starts flowering in Nov, I might finally let it hold some fruit this year.
Neighbor had a Rosigold with 100+ fruit on it this year, they were all gone by May 31.

Hopefully this year, I will have earlier fruit, I know PPK, Edward, and sometimes Carrie can be early, but I haven't experienced it like growers in SE Florida yet.

I don't ever see us having a growing season like India- where they pick Alphonsos in March- way too wet here. And dangerous cold fronts are always a threat-

[bovine421]

Ah ping is definitely a vigorous grower. It will get out of control if you don’t tame it. Usually has 2 flushes , early and mid season.very good mango

Is it precocious? Any issues with the bloom?

[yoski]

Here in Sebring, FL (south central FL) I had Rosigold as early as late March. This year it was late April into July. Some susceptibility to blackspot, but not too bad. Another fairly early variety that is outstanding and disease free is Angie. One of the best tasting mangos and a good producer.