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Rosigold is of Southeast Asian heritage, [1] and may have been a seedling of a Saigon-type mango. A 2005 pedigree analysis estimated that Rosigold was a seedling of the Ono mango. [2] Due to its low growth habit, Rosigold has been promoted in Florida as a mango for home growers with limited space, as well those who desire an early-fruiting variety.
The first commercial mango orchard in Florida was planted in 1833. [1] Mango growing and breeding was a hobby of wealthy men in South Florida including Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. [2] As a craft beer industry developed in Florida beers which included mango began to appear. [3] In 2021 Florida was the largest producer of mangoes in the United ...
Rosigold is among the earliest season mangoes in South Florida. Rosigold is susceptible to anthracnose. Ruby: United States Ryan: Saigon: United States San Felipe: Cuba Fruit is large at 20 ounces with a striking oxblood color; the flesh is yellow. Saharni Pakistan Sammar Bahisht: Pakistan, India (in Urdu Sammar means fruit and Bahisht means ...
Jean Ellen was selected in Florida and promoted as a new dooryard variety by the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden due to its relatively small tree size and good production traits. It was selected as a curator's choice mango at Fairchild's 2010 mango festival. [1]
Sophie Fry is perhaps best known for reportedly being the parent of the 'Carrie' mango, [1] which became one of the more popular dooryard cultivars sold in Florida. A 2005 pedigree analysis disputed this, estimating 'Julie' was the likely parent of Carrie; however the analysis did not include Sophie Fry in the study, [ 2 ] which could explain ...
Valencia Pride fruit was submitted for evaluation by the Florida Mango Forum and propagation was begun by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zapiain of Miami. Valencia Pride was recognized for its appearance, excellent production and eating qualities. Over the decades it was propagated throughout Florida both for home growing and commercial plantings.
Display of 'Lancetilla' mangoes at the 15th Annual International Mango Festival, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables, Florida. The fruits are quite large at maturity, averaging around 2 pounds, some even weighing as much as 5 pounds. The skin color is red, and the fruit have a long, flattened oval shape.
The cultivar has been propagated both for nursery stock as a dooryard tree as well as being planted on a limited commercial scale in Florida. It is recognized for its flavor, color, and disease resistance. A Southern Blush tree is planted in the collection of the Miami-Dade Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead, Florida. [1]