Emerald (mango)
| Mangifera 'Emerald' | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Mangifera |
| Species | Mangifera indica |
| Cultivar | 'Emerald' |
| Origin | Florida, USA |
The Emerald mango is a named mango cultivar that originated in southwest Florida.
History
Emerald was selected in Pine Island, Florida due to its excellent eating qualities and heavy production.[1] It was named a 2010 Curator's Choice mango for the 2010 mango festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.
Description
The fruit is an emerald-green color at maturity, sometimes developing a crimson blush when exposed to sun, averaging less than a pound in weight. The flesh is orange, fiberless, and has a rich flavor,
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-06-22. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
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