tommy-atkins-mango

Tommy Atkins Mango

Tommy Atkins mango is another Haden seedling selection from Florida. It has become the most extensively planted export mango in the new world and it is the benchmark of the commercial mango industry. Its color, disease resistance and storage qualities appeal to merchants and consumers worldwide. Flavor is mildly sweet with a hint of tartness. Firm yellow flesh which has fibers. Aroma is described as tropical fruit and citrus. The fruit ripens June to July.

Tommy Atkins Details  
Growth Type Vertical, Upright Open Canopy
Growth Rate Fast
Fruit Color  Crimson Red Blush over Greenish-Yellow Background
Tree Size 15 Ft. Tall and Wide
Fruit Season June – July
Flavor Mildly Sweet, Slightly Tart
Fruit Weight 12 – 16 ounces
Water Needs Regular
Light Needs Full Sun
Soil Requirements Well Drained
USDA Zone 9 – 11