Tag: Mango

Mangoes are self-fertile, so a single tree will produce fruit without cross-pollination. The flowers are profuse, growing in panicles. The fruits grow at the end of a long, stringlike stem (the former panicle), with sometimes two or more fruits to a stem. Do you need more than one mango tree? Mango Love While you don’t […]

Barahmasia mango tree. The Barahmasia mango tree in his garden can be counted on to bear fruit throughout the year. The speciality of the tree is that its branches bear the fruits in different stages — from flowering to ripening — at the same time. Can you get mangoes all year round? Mangos are actually […]

“Pouches of calcium carbide are placed with mangoes. When this chemical comes in contact with moisture, acetylene gas is produced, the effects of which are similar to ethylene, the one that is naturally used for fruit ripening process. Is there gas in mango? The fructose in mangoes is problematic for some people because of the […]

Mature Trees Once established in the landscape, mango trees are more tolerant of the cold. They will usually survive temperatures down to 25 degrees Fahrenheit, but only for a few hours. The plant should be protected even in light freezes to prevent damage to the smaller branches or foliage. What is the lowest temperature a […]

Mangifera indica flowers in the winter through spring and are self-fertile. Fruit is ready in the spring and summer about 3-5 months after flowering. Tree size varies quite a bit depending on the cultivar and the growing environment. What season do mango trees grow? Position your tree where it will receive full sun for best […]

While mangoes can be harvested year-round in parts of the United States, the hot summer months of June and July are considered peak season for mangoes because so many varieties (or cultivars) are ripening this time of year. Can you get mangoes all year round? Mangos are actually always in season here in the United […]

Generally, about a quarter of the mango flowers on one tree will contain male reproductive organs, while the other flowers contain both male and female reproductive organs, which is termed hermaphroditic. Is there a male and female mango tree? Mango Flower Mango tree is monoecious that produces both male and female reproductive parts in the […]

#MangoCrushMonday – Honey Mango Known in Mexico as the Ataulfo mango, the Honey mango originated in Mexico by grower and namesake Ataulfo Morales Gordillo. What is the difference between a mango and a honey mango? What is the difference between honey mango and regular mango? With flavors ranging from sweet to spicy, there are 6 […]

Mango growers have traditionally smudged trees to induce off-season flowering. Smudging is the building of smoky fires under the trees and letting the dense smoke pass through the tree canopy. Is smoke good for mango trees? Some recommend burning a smudgepot or other smoke-producing device near your mango tree in early spring before flowers form […]

The mango will tolerate a wide range of climates, from warm temperate to tropical. It fruits best in areas of low rainfall and low relative humidity at flowering, fruit setting and harvest, and with a warm to hot climate during fruit development. The mango is susceptible to cold. What is the best climate for mango […]

The blooming season for mangos is between December and April, and the trees produce an enormous number of flowers, sometimes in the thousands. Most of the flowers are male; a few are perfect, containing male and female parts and are the ones which produce fruit. In which season mango trees are full of fruits? The […]

While mangoes can be harvested year-round in parts of the United States, the hot summer months of June and July are considered peak season for mangoes because so many varieties (or cultivars) are ripening this time of year. Does mango grow in summer or winter? Mango trees will grow best in tropical, subtropical and warm […]

The mango has a very high sugar content when compared with many other fruits. As they start to go bad, these fruits will actually begin to naturally ferment. This explains the sour, alcohol-tinted smell. It also means, though, that the mango has over-ripened far too much. Should my mango be sour? The color might not […]

If you insist on a sweet application, you have to add sugar (or another sweetener) to the mango. A sweet taste will cover acidity perfectly. You can either cook it with sugar syrup, or macerate it. After that, pureeing is probably best, because you want to avoid hard sour pieces in sweet sauce. How do […]

Color: The mango will go from green to some shade of yellow/orange. The mango doesn’t have to be fully orange, but it should have mostly orange or yellow spots. How can you tell if a mango is sweet? Give each mango a sniff right at the stem, this is where to smell will be the […]

Mangoes are very sweet, juicy and super yummy! However, mangoes are only sweet and juicy when they are ripe. If you ever tried a mango that was not sweet and not juicy, you have eaten an unripe mango! Mangoes that are not ripe taste like cardboard – they are tough and lacking in flavor. How […]

Peel the mango using a paring knife or potato peeler.Pro Tip: If you want thin strips of mango, just keep working the peeler — peeling off the fruit in strips. Then chop up them up for mango sauces. Can you use a peeler on mango? The Easiest Way to Peel a Mango Hold the mango […]

Mangoes are strong in phytochemicals, therefore, soaking them in water for about 30 minutes helps lower their concentration level and they tend to act as a natural fat busters. Why do we soak mangoes in water before eating? Mangoes include phytic acid, a natural substance present in a range of fruits, vegetables, and even nuts, […]

The English language can be complicated, and the plural of mango certainly falls into that, “how do I spell that again?” category. The long and short answer to the Mangos vs. Mangoes dilemma is that you can use either spelling, and you’ll still be correct. I know, kind of boring. Does the plural of mango […]

The fruit is covered with detergent before the stalk is removed to prevent sap directly contacting the skin. As the fruit is placed on the packing line, water sprays remove the detergent and any sap residue. The best choices in this situation are detergents such as Cold Power® or LOC, or wetting agents such as […]