Earlygold facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mangifera 'Earlygold' |
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Earlygold mangoes at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's 2010 International Mango Festival in Miami, Florida
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| Genus | Mangifera |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Haden' x unknown |
| Cultivar | 'Earlygold' |
| Breeder | Frank Adams |
| Origin | Florida, USA |
The Earlygold mango is a special type of mango that ripens early in the season. It first grew in Pine Island, Florida, in the United States. This mango is known for its sweet taste and smooth, fiberless flesh.
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What is the Earlygold Mango?
The Earlygold mango is a specific mango cultivar. A cultivar is like a unique variety of a plant that people have grown and selected for certain good qualities. The Earlygold mango is loved for its delicious flavor and how early it produces fruit.
How the Earlygold Mango Started
The very first Earlygold mango tree grew on a farm owned by Frank Adams in Pine Island, Florida. For many years, no one knew exactly which mango trees were its parents. Later, scientists did a special study called a pedigree analysis. This study showed that the 'Haden' mango was most likely one of its parents.
In 1942, parts of the Earlygold tree, called scions, were sent to a research station. This station was near Miami, Florida. There, a new tree was grown by grafting. Grafting is a way to join parts of two plants so they grow as one. This new tree helped scientists study the Earlygold mango more.
When Does Earlygold Mango Ripen?
One of the best things about the Earlygold mango is that it ripens very early. Its fruiting season usually starts in May. This means you can enjoy these sweet mangoes before many other types are ready. The fruit continues to ripen through June.
What Does the Earlygold Mango Look Like?
The Earlygold mango fruit has an oblong shape. This means it is longer than it is wide. It usually weighs less than one pound. The fruit also has a small "beak" on its side.
Inside the Earlygold Mango
When you cut open an Earlygold mango, you will see dark yellow flesh. This flesh is very smooth because it has no fibers. It is known for being sweet and having a pleasant smell, which is called being "aromatic."
The Earlygold Mango Tree
The tree itself grows at a moderate speed. It is not too fast or too slow. This makes it a good tree for growing in different places.
