Thursday, June 12, 2014

Mango, Mangifera indica.

Mango, we already have Manila Super Sweet and Apple Mango. Had some very tasty mango while in Koh Lanta, Thailand, bought at their local farmers' market. Inspiration came after eating these super sweet mangoes. Decided to strengthen our varieties,
Black Gold, Tong Dam.

Tong Dam, meaning Black Gold. In Malay it's called Emas Hitam.
The fruit is medium size, oval, stays green even when ripe, inside orange, early season. 
They are reports that Tong Dam taste as good as Harumanis, except that fruit is lighter.By staying green, I guess it should be less prone to pest attack.
Tong Dam are Bud grafted.

Chok Anan / Langkawi Mango (MA 224)
 Chok Anan mango is one of the most popular varieties grown in Malaysia & Thailand for local and export market. it is one of the sweetest mango with an average weight is 0.25 to 0.35 kilo per fruit. Another good characteristic is that it has thick skin, long shelf life and is resistant to attack of fruit fly. Having a thick skin also helps to reduce post harvest handling issues. Chok Anan mango can tolerate adverse weather conditions, even without spraying insecticide and fungicide the flowers will develop into quality fruits that is sweet that taste like honey. Another desirable characteristic of the Chok Anan is that it will bear fruit even during the rainy season.
Chok Anan / Langkawi Mango.

 Fruit is oblong, slightly fibrous, thin seed, thick flesh, sweet (16 ~ 17% brix), firm aromatic and a distinct coconut flavor.Skin is golden yellow when ripe.
 
Chok Anan leafs are broad, light yellowish green.

Honey Mango, Mangga Madu.

Honey Mango / Madu Anggur.
Leafs are narrow, dark green.
This is an Indonesian variety. 
Fruit is oblong, thick flesh, sweet and delicious. Average fruit weights 0.200 kg and 70 cm. Seeds is a good source of rootstock. Couldn't find much information on these.

Mangoes prepared for relocation.
 
Arrived at destination. Transferring to poly bags soon.


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