Genus Mango Origin Florida, USA | Cultivar 'Earlygold' | |
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Hybrid parentage Haden (mango) x unknown Similar Fascell, Parvin, Saigon, Florigon, Beverly | ||
The Earlygold mango (or, Early Gold) is an early-season mango cultivar that originated in Pine Island, Florida.
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History
The original tree was grown on the grove of Frank Adams in Pine Island, Florida. For decades the parentage of the tree was unknown but a pedigree analysis indicated that Haden was the likely parent. Scions were sent to the Sub-Tropical Research Station near Miami, Florida, and a grafted tree was planted there in 1942. A distinctive characteristic of the tree was its early fruiting season, which began in May.
Description
The fruit is oblong, averaging less than a pound in weight and having a small lateral beak. The flesh is dark yellow and fiberless, and is sweet and aromatic. Ripens from May to June.
The tree is a moderately vigorous grower.
References
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