Mangoes

[Guest]

I just read an article that states Mangoes are The Most Popular Fruit in the World

I like the Haden Mangoes that grow on Oahu better then the ones that grow in Puna.

Does anyone know why they are so much sweeter?

Another thing learned from this article:

There are over 2,000 different varieties of mangoes ranging in size from a few ounces to as much as four pounds.

I had no idea there were so many varieties!

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Edited by - damon on 12/13/2007 12:26:49

[james weatherford]

The 'common' Mangoes along the road in Puna can a hit an miss. Nevertheless, they are special.
We had a very nice crop of 'Keitt' and 'Fairchild' mangoes this year (6th Ave HPP). Large fruit, super sweet. Ate 'em every day for two months and have lots of puree in the freezer for smoothies with the white pineapple and guava puree we also have there. Yum.
We have recently planted some mango varieties from Southeast Asia -- small tree and fruit, that ripen earlier in the year.
Hope to extend the season.

James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park

[Lucy]

Damon,
From what I recall as being the situation in Puna is that the mango trees are seedlings. When grown from seed instead of grafting on a suitable or desired type such as you mentioned does not produce a nice fruit.

So the thing which you might choose to do is find some varieties that you like and buy some grafted stock.

Seed
Polyembryonic mango varieties generally come true from seed, and this is a common method of propagation in many parts of the tropics. Monoembryonic varieties do not come true from seed and must be propagated vegetatively in order to obtain the same variety.

Vegetative
Veneer-grafting and chip-budding are the most common and successful methods in Florida. Young, vigorously growing seedlings are used for rootstocks. Scionwood is selected from young, leafy terminals or mature terminals with swelling buds. Grafting can be done at any time of the year when suitable rootstocks are available, but is most successful during warm weather.
Undesirable varieties can be changed by top-working. Scions of the desired variety are veneer-grafted directly on the trunk or limbs of the tree or on to new shoots which develop after the tree is cut back.

Air layering of some varieties ('Tommy Atkins') has been successful by applying a 2% naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) in a lanolin mixture to the distal bark and girdled wood interface of the girdle. Adventitious roots form in about 10 to 12 weeks. However, this method has not been practiced on a commercial scale, and tree performance under conditions in the home landscape has not been tested.

Also you might refer to this website in Hawaii for the reccommended varieties.
http://www.extento.hawaii.edu/kbase/crop..._mango.htm

Aloha ya'all from Texas,
Lucy


Having another Great day in Paradise, Wherever that Maybe!

[Nate SC]

The "Good Dr's" elevation is almost ideal for any type of horticulture.

Dr Weatherford do you have a water well? or how do you keep things watered ?
About 3 years ago I bought some mangoes from a local kid who had collected them from around Puna. He had a little set up at Maku'u that he was working with another kid.
I didn't try one but the kid said it was good and he would be here the next day if I went home and ddn't like them, for my money back.
I have lots at about 900' elevation in Orchidland and about 1/2 " of soil. I threw a soil/fresh hay bowling ball size glob of wet dirt in a crack. On top of that I threw the whole mangoe, then just piled dirt on top of that. I'm not sure how it's gonna turn out, but we'll see if anything comes of it.
Is there a "general rule" about mangoes ? like? size , color, shape being quality indicators ?
Harbor Freight had a rediculous offer on drip irrigation sets. $4 for a 100' set with approx. 14 emmiters or something in case that helps with watering.

[Guest]

My mom's house has a mango tree that really hasn't done very well.

Someone told her she needs to cross polinate it w/ a mango of the opposite sex.

So how do you determine the sexes of a mangoe?

(I hope I'm not asking a really stupid question)

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Edited by - damon on 12/13/2007 14:13:14

[james weatherford]

We do not have a well.
The trees were planted in early 2002.
Very rough time for the first two years, and we did bucket a good bit of water for a while in 2003.
Now that our house and catchment are operating, we are expecting to install some emitters under mango, citrus, and coffee.
Feed. Mulch. Feed. Mulch. Feed. Mulch... yeah, like that.
We have been generous with Potassium Sulfate, Fishbone meal, horse manure, chicken manure tea, macnut shells, composted greenwaste, and cardboard.
Pruning to train is really key. If you are ever in the Manoa neighborhood near UH, you will see many house lots with one or two big old mango trees, and they are very finely trained in an open-vase with thick strong scaffolding limbs almost parllel to the ground. And, by August, there are bamboo props under the ends of limbs to support the abundance of fruit.
Nice.


The sex of a mango? Feel it up.
No, sorry...


James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park

[hooligal]

Damon, leave a six pack of beer next to the tree. If it's empties the next morning, your mango is male.



Edited by - hooligal on 12/13/2007 15:49:06

[Guest]

You guys are cracking me up.

Ok another stupid Mango question.

What is the most effective way to get a Mango stain off a car w/out removing the paint?

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[Nate SC]

Damon, try throwing a softball sized rock at the stain. "Bam"..NO MO' STAIN !!
lil dent doh
Nate:" ohhh mango, your sooo delicious. Whats your secret ?"
Mango: "I was born a male you insensitive "bastid"".