Mango Varieties: Flavor, Texture, and Unique Characteristics

Mango varieties At Tropical Plantae, we grow an exclusive selection of grafted mangoes that not only offer a diversity of flavors and textures, but are also adaptable to different harvest seasons. Below, we present 15 varieties that stand out for their color, shape, flavor, and production season:

1. July Color: Light to deep yellow. Shape: Oval, small to medium, with a slight point. Flavor and Texture: Sweet, with a refreshing acidic touch; firm flesh. Production: Very early, ideal for the first months of summer. Fun Fact: It is one of the first varieties to ripen.

2. Vanilejo Color: Deep red with a green or yellow base. Shape: Elongated-oval, curved. Flavor and Texture: Sweet, aromatic, juicy; creamy texture. Production: Early to mid-season. Ideal for: Eating fresh or in juices.

3. Tommy Atkins Color: Bright red with green and yellow veins. Shape: Oval, somewhat flattened. Flavor & Texture: Moderate sweetness, slight acidity; firm flesh with little fiber. Yield: Medium to late. Advantage: Long storage and shipping life.

4. Keitt Color: Green, even when ripe; sometimes with a pink blush. Shape: Large, oval, and somewhat flat. Flavor & Texture: Very juicy and sweet, almost fiberless. Yield: Very late (often into October). Best for: Desserts or eaten cold.

5. Edward Color: Orange-yellow with a pink blush. Shape: Medium oval, slightly asymmetrical. Flavor & Texture: One of the sweetest and mildest; buttery texture. Yield: Early. Favorite among experts: Highly prized for its “classic tropical” flavor.

6. Osteen Color: Purple to red with a green base. Shape: Oblong, thick skin. Flavor & Texture: Sweet with floral notes; firm flesh. Yield: Medium to late. Widely grown in Europe.

7. Haden Color: Bright red with yellow and some green. Shape: Rounded oval. Flavor and texture: Sweet and tangy, some fiber. Yield: Early. History: One of the first commercial mangoes in the U.S.

8. Palmer Color: Wine red with green and yellow. Shape: Very elongated and curved. Flavor and texture: Sweet, with a hint of citrus; smooth texture. Yield: Late. Advantage: Low fiber and large size.

9. Pascual Color: Green with a pink blush. Shape: Oval and symmetrical. Flavor and texture: Very sweet; smooth texture. Yield: Mid-season. Locally grown: Well known in the Caribbean.

10. Irwin Color: Uniform red or pink. Shape: Medium and very symmetrical. Flavor and texture: Sweet and aromatic; no fiber. Yield: Mid-season. Good for: Eating out of hand or in salads.

11. Keitt Colorado (a variant of Keitt) Color: Dark green with a reddish blush. Shape: Similar to Keitt, large oval. Flavor and texture: Very juicy, fiberless; deeply sweet. Production: Late season. Perfect for: Warm climates and long summers.

12. Nam Doc Mai Color: Golden yellow. Shape: Very elongated, thin, and curved. Flavor and texture: Extremely sweet and floral; buttery flesh and fiberless. Production: Mid-season. Of Thai origin, highly valued in gourmet cuisine.

13. Colombo Kidney Color: Green to deep red. Shape: Large and curved, kidney-shaped. Flavor and texture: Firm, sweet flesh; low in fiber. Production: Late. Performs very well in humid tropical climates.

14. Cubano Color: Greenish yellow, thin skin. Shape: Small-medium, round or oval. Flavor and texture: Mildly sweet, less intense than others; juicy flesh. Production: Early. Perfect for quick consumption.

15. Palvin Color: Reddish green. Shape: Elongated kidney-shaped. Flavor and texture: Sweet and smooth; very low fiber. Yield: Medium to late.

Which mango is best for you? If you’re looking for intense sweetness without fiber: Edward, Irwin, Nam Doc Mai. If you prefer juiciness and size: Keitt, Keitt Colorado, Osteen. For those who value early ripening: July, Haden, Cubano. Each variety has its own unique charms. If you want to plant your own tree or enjoy a different flavor each season, Tropical Plantae has what you’re looking for.