Our Top Five Favorite Mangos Varieties to Grow and Eat in Sarasota, Florida
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Жыл бұрынWe have received several comments and messages asking what our favorite mangos are. In this video, we share our top 5 mangos to eat, what we would plant if we could only have one tree, and more.
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@Omicronian06 Жыл бұрын
Orange Sherbet was so good I bought a tree the next day. It also is growing like a weed even after Ian ripped it completely out of the ground.
@SulcataGrove Жыл бұрын
It’s a great fruit, our tree just hasn’t been as productive for us as PPK and a Lemon Zest. It was hit hard by the Jan 2022 freeze. Hopefully it will move up our list in the next few years.
@sudochop Жыл бұрын
I got a Glenn and a Cac over in Pine Island. I live in CC. Planted it in August 2022. Funny enough, the Mangoes survived after the Hurricane and now are starting to grow the past month or so. Very resilient!
@nicholas8479 Жыл бұрын
Strange, I know a very mature ppk/lemon meringue tree that barely produces. And I know someone who removed two Lemon Zest trees because they also didn't produce much.
@SulcataGrove Жыл бұрын
@@nicholas8479 are they on the east coast of FL? We have noticed differences in some varieties grown on each coast of Florida.
@nicholas8479 Жыл бұрын
@@SulcataGrove Yes, East Coast of Florida. Miami and Homestead.
@user-su1iv3zr9w 9 ай бұрын
My favorites are Tebow, Cotton Candy, Venus, Cogshall and Valencia Pride. Waiting for my other trees to fruit so I was encouraged by the comments on Coconut Cream, Honey Kiss and Sugarloaf. Thanks!
@eliee1 Жыл бұрын
Hey guys! I’m on mango number two, coconut cream. Pretty excited, first one I got is NDM and that one is doing well after one year in the ground, it’s amazing how fast they grow. Side bar - I love this series, I love the dynamic you two share. The way she looks at him, you guys seem to share an amazing relationship with a fun tradition. Wish you the best.
@SulcataGrove Жыл бұрын
How exciting! You chose two great varieties. Nam Doc Mai is one of my favorite trees in our yard - it’s shaped so nicely and the fruits are always very clean. The fruits can also be eaten green or ripe. And Coconut cream is amazing! So good that I recommended it to my parents as their only mango tree. We appreciate you kind comment. We love each other very much and just celebrated 28 years of marriage.
@timtebow4775 11 ай бұрын
@@SulcataGrove ...........and you still glow like newlyweds. The chemistry between you guys is obvious. Congrats!! Many more happy and healthy years.
@SulcataGrove 11 ай бұрын
@@timtebow4775 awe, thank you! We celebrated 28 years this year.
@keithkeller698 Жыл бұрын
Cool list.
@gadielgomez2709 Жыл бұрын
Cool video.
@USA1492 Жыл бұрын
I love the Angie!
@2006beriberi Жыл бұрын
Great video
@USA1492 Жыл бұрын
I love the Maha Chanok and Nam Dok too!!!
@Justanotherhuman2 Жыл бұрын
I live NDM but Maga Chanook was a disappointment. It was very sweet and very fibrous. It was nothing special. I need more than sugar, the flavor was not remarkable.
@miabhlub63 3 ай бұрын
Love my Glenn. Agree with you.
@aliasrose Жыл бұрын
My favorite for taste is: Dot Pina colada Ice cream Lemon meringue Venus My favorite tree is Pickering.
@johnbanach3875 Жыл бұрын
Dot is definitely an "oldie but goodie."
@timtebow4775 11 ай бұрын
1. Carrie (Sulcata Grove will strongly disagree, but Carrie wins so many many taste contests it is often banned from competition. It's certainly my neighbors favorite and I am lucky to even get a few before they take them all. Could have better production. Only tree I would probably plant two of.) 2. Glenn (I agree best all around mango. Great Aroma - Never tried an Elon though. Many nurseries promote Glenn for those customers who only want one tree) 3. PPK (Flavor ranges from Lemony to Orange Creamsickle. Similar to Orange Sherbert but still a bit better. If you have PPK you don't need Orange Sherbert.) 4. Mallika (Tastes like a Carrie on Steroids. Strong Flavor maybe a bit spicy. Mallika flavor will grow on you. But if you don't like Carrie then you might not like Mallika. Some places recommend Mallika to customers if they are out of Carrie. I have never found Camel Dung or any special ripening techniques to be necessary) 5. Lancetilla (Very under rated extra large. Think of a 5 pound Glenn only just 100% pure Mango Flavor in a good way. Takes longer to ripen due to large size. Eating an extra large ice cold peeled Lancetilla over the kitchen sink on a hot summer day is a memorable experience. Don't slice it just dive in face first ) 6. Edward (Unique Creamy Texture. Many old timers list it as #1. Some claim it is a shy bearer, others say it isn't.) 7. Honorable Mention Keitt - For decent flavor, large size and late and heavy production. Probably the only decent tasting mango grocery stores sometimes carry.
@zachariahstillwater 11 ай бұрын
#5!!!!
@timtebow4775 11 ай бұрын
@@zachariahstillwater Ok Karen
@nicholasvamvakos6030 10 ай бұрын
Keitt is underrated because the ones at the grocery stores are picked too early. It can be an excellent mango.
@JulianoGSF 3 ай бұрын
Keitt is delicious, big fruit and juicy!
@exothermic2054 2 ай бұрын
A properly picked and ripened Keitt is a superb mango. I found the Lancetilla to be one of the worst mangos (taste wise) I have ever tasted. We cut down our tree. Out of almost all of our trees, I would rank Glenn in the bottom 25% as far as taste.
@houlester 11 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this episode. You should do one every year. I just ordered a box of mangos from your website. Anxious to try some different ones other than Valencia pride which is the one I have. Wanted to plant some different ones in the yard.
@SulcataGrove 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. Excellent suggestion. We appreciate your support of our little farm and hope you enjoy the mangos.
@mannadiars Жыл бұрын
Where do you get the odorata scions? Thank you for the informational videos.
@johnbanach3875 Жыл бұрын
The one you left out that Alex Salazar (WPB grower) really loves in the category of "best mangos to grow" is Angie. Of the varieties you mentioned, I've planted Honey Kiss, Sugarloaf, and Cecilove in the past year or so. I also planted Orange Sherbet because I have friends with PPK so there was no need to plant that one. My last tree is Little Gem. Other honorable mentions from Alex are Cac and Carla, which he considers an improved Kent. My neighbors have two seedling trees which produce remarkably good mangos. They might even deserve to be named and propagated. If I have a chance, I hope to bring Alex samples this summer.
@SulcataGrove Жыл бұрын
Angie has been hit or miss for us. Definitely better when not super ripe. A friends tree near us also had some disease issues, but it may have just been a localized pest or nutritional issue. It’s a beautiful mango and I’ve had one that was delicious. We have a Cac tree. So far, it’s been good but not one of my favorites. Maybe this year will be its year. It’s holding a lot of fruit.
@johnbanach3875 Жыл бұрын
@@SulcataGrove I had an Angie tree at my last house. Somehow the fruit never seemed to get as sweet as the other varieties I had, but I know people (like Alex) rave about it. I agree with Mahachanok being a really beautiful mango. I like the flavor as well.
@inchristalone25 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see little gem on a list, I just got one from Lara Farms. A tiny 1 gallon. It seems underappreciated. People say it's even more productive than Pickering. And disease resistant.
@johnbanach3875 Жыл бұрын
@@inchristalone25 Late season. Very productive. An offspring of Julie, but much better suited to SoFlo. Everyone who grows it loves it.
@timtebow4775 11 ай бұрын
Maybe Angies are good, but the few I have had were all spitters. They may have a very narrow window.
@zachariahstillwater 11 ай бұрын
Im on the other coast near Melbourne and we have farms on merrit island ! So many good varieties to discover. I would love to taste the ones you mentioned sometime. So far I love Zill, Southern Blush, Sunset and Cogsall if perfectly ripe. I am saving the seeds and growing them out. I have a couple rosigolds from seeds from last year in pots. I thought the original nam dac mai was delicious but the #4 version not as good. So many kinds to explore. Im loving the delicate tasting ones the most. Southern Blush is fantastic have you tried it. Or zill?
@SulcataGrove 11 ай бұрын
We grew Southern Blush for years, but replaced the tree with a Super Alphonso due to disease issues.
@Carlos1075 Жыл бұрын
My top Mangos are: Gold Nugget Rosigold HoneyKiss M4 Pickering Edward
@SulcataGrove Жыл бұрын
Nice! I haven’t tried Gold Nugget yet.
@s.fla.beekeepingmangoesand1517 4 ай бұрын
I’m surprised Lemon Zest didn’t make the list.
@djfireproof8716 4 ай бұрын
Would you be able to share a little bit about your CAC mango? I purchased a 7 or 9 gallon and I’m getting ready to plant it in the ground after this winter in south Sarasota county (North Port). I have a Kent mango as well that I planted as a 3 gallon in 2022 and she is thriving in the ground. Thank you for your insights.
@SulcataGrove 4 ай бұрын
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@amjadahmed1247 4 ай бұрын
Mahachnock ...carrie . Sprit 76 .chockonan and fruit punch
@joshual574 Жыл бұрын
It’s hard for me not to love my firsts more than others for sentimental reasons. What was your first mango you grew? And what was the first good mango you tasted? For me, Carrie and Valencia Pride will always have a special place
@SulcataGrove Жыл бұрын
Valencia Pride was the first mango we planted. Lemon Meringue was the first mango we tasted that blew us away. Lemon Meringue was the very first mango I ever tasted - Celeste
@timtebow4775 11 ай бұрын
VP - Large fast growing tree. Plant it and run. Decent flavor and size but frustratingly inconsistent production. Feast or Famine. My VP would often skip 3-4 years between crops and then deluge you with fruit. Last hurricane took it out. Don't miss it.
@SulcataGrove 11 ай бұрын
@@timtebow4775 it also doesn’t help that it’s late bearing. I’m kind of over mangos by the time they start ripening.
@greatergood3706 11 ай бұрын
We've had a Haden tree 🌳 in the two places we've lived in the past 35 years. It's still the wife's favorite and her first mango. Coming from Iowa, she had never had a mango 🥭 before.
@keithkeller698 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if anyone will start selling mangifera oderata trees on the east cost of Florida. The only time that I have seen it for sale was at fairchild one year.
@aloeisthestuff9622 Жыл бұрын
Have you looked at some of the doings of MangoMen in Homestead?
@greatergood3706 11 ай бұрын
Lara Farms and Tropical Acres both sell it!
@backyardmangoes4333 Жыл бұрын
Maha Haden Dwarf Hawaiian Phoenix And about 4 more. I planted 3g Alampur Baneshan can’t wait to try. O-15
@SulcataGrove Жыл бұрын
I really like o15 too. Hopefully, I will add a tree (or branch) at some point.
@randicook8991 3 ай бұрын
Which one is the sweetest?
@nymack66 Жыл бұрын
Ugly Betty, Carrie, Madam Francis, Kesar, and Julie. Zone 9.
@DavidHardesty 9 ай бұрын
@nymack66, I'm in zone 9. What are your best growing trees. I want mangos but do not know where to start. Thanks!
@nymack66 9 ай бұрын
@@DavidHardesty I have Hayden. Carrie, Nam Doc Mai, Ugly Betty, and Kaser so far.
@70122riley 4 ай бұрын
If you could only plant one mango tree, but grafted multiple varieties onto one tree - how would you do it? How many types could you do on one tree and would you spread out the grafts to Early/Mid/Late?
@exothermic2054 2 ай бұрын
Me: Edward, Lemon Zest, Beverly, Spirit of '76, Maha Chanook. Production monsters that are great dehydrated? Kent and Fruit Punch. Small tree, good-great taste w/heavy production? Pickering. Also have a Orange Sherbet but haven't gotten fruit off of it yet, so judgment is out on that. I also have/had Mallika, Nam Doc Mai, Rosigold, Cogshall, Julie, Sweet Tart, Carrie, Dot, Glenn, Kent, Keitt (which is really, really good), and many more. Just bought a Sugarloaf today. My Glenn is good, but tastes like I'm eating flowers. I much prefer them dehyrated. They can be "watered down" some years in taste.
@SulcataGrove 2 ай бұрын
Great collection of mangos! Thanks for sharing your tips!
@chaovang6855 18 күн бұрын
What would someone wants to eat something and like to grow other things
@SulcataGrove 18 күн бұрын
Some trees are more productive with less work. Some mango flavors are more versatile as well.
@nestorvinas6248 Жыл бұрын
I really like Angie Coconut cream Ppk Sugar loaf Ceci love And for commercial I find that Irwin produces pretty heavy here in Miami.
@SulcataGrove Жыл бұрын
Irwin is a beautiful mango. Angie too. It would be nice to see some available in stores. We just started seeing more varieties of Florida grown avocados in our chain grocery stores the last two years.
@chuckurso593 4 ай бұрын
P.S What happened to Cecilove on the list? I thought both of you would have it at least in the top 5 for you both had it at the very top?
@SulcataGrove 4 ай бұрын
We lost our first tree and the second is struggling. If we had a tree that is thriving and reliable, where we have tasted more than a few fruits, it may have made the list.
@chuckurso593 4 ай бұрын
@@SulcataGrove Sorry for that loss and problem. Yes, I read what you wrote days back today from another video on this fruit that I missed before. The only thing about this tree is it's obvious desire to grow and spread low to the ground. I will keep the main leader branch and keep the others cut off so I can get it to spread out at another 1 ft or so. I am seeing so many ugly shaped trees with this variety. Fruit hanging on the ground is not a good thing either and drives me crazy. I am sure I will be propping up fruit no matter what with this variety due to its strong desire to fruit heavily and its super compact size.
@jeffery8928 Жыл бұрын
Top "5" Sweet tart Pineapple pleasure Orange Sherbet Sunrise P-22 Pina Colada Fruit Punch PPK LZ Kathy
@greatergood3706 11 ай бұрын
Only growing 2 of you favorites, Pineapple Pleasure and Orange Sherbet.
@jeffery8928 11 ай бұрын
@@greatergood3706 just had a Sugarloaf. I'd put that on this list
@jeffery8928 11 ай бұрын
@@greatergood3706 both of those are in my top 3
@greatergood3706 11 ай бұрын
@@jeffery8928 just recently got a 1 gallon tree from Tropical Acres
@chuckurso593 7 ай бұрын
IMHO Dot is the King and Orange Sherbet is the Queen. Actually they are dead even!
@resukepowell9811 Жыл бұрын
My top 5 taste in no specific order Lemon Meringue Orange Sherbet Butter Cream Cotton Candy Fruit Punch
@SulcataGrove Жыл бұрын
I still haven’t tried butter cream. I hope to find one to try this season.
@resukepowell9811 Жыл бұрын
@Sulcata Grove for me Complex flavors and Juicy.
@jeffery8928 Жыл бұрын
Lol. I hate Bailey's Marvel and Mallika...bubble gum is not a flavor I like in mangos
@SulcataGrove Жыл бұрын
I enjoy bubble gum flavor - maybe that’s why I like baileys marvel. I’ve never thought of that being part of its flavor.
@exothermic2054 2 ай бұрын
I never like Bailey's Marvel; think it has an "aspartame" aftertaste to it. Plus the tree is uber-vigorous and is a pain to have to massively prune it every 1-2 years.
@aloeisthestuff9622 Жыл бұрын
I like any of them that don't have the flavor of the oil base products at the paint store. Different item is any Avocado tastes like a pile of wet moldy cardboard to me.
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