The 'Brahm Kai Meu' mango (known locally as 'Pram Kai Mea', or 'Phram Khai Mia') is a named mango cultivar of Thai origin.[1] Although it is relatively new in Florida, it appears to be doing very well so far, in terms of growth and yield.
Mangifera 'Brahm Kai Meu' | |
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Genus | Mangifera |
Species | Mangifera indica |
Hybrid parentage | Parents unknown |
Cultivar | 'Brahm Kai Meu' |
Origin | Thailand |
Loosely translated, the name (from Thai: พราหมณ์ขายเมีย, RTGS: Phram Khai Mia) means that this mango is so good that even a Brahmin would trade his own wife for a Brahm Kai Meu mango.[citation needed]
Description
editIn Thailand, Brahm Kai Meu mango is eaten also in its green state. When ripe, Brahm Kai Meu stays relatively green with hardly any change in color.[2]
This mango is sweet and fibreless.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Brahm Kai Meu Mangoes". www.specialtyproduce.com. Retrieved 2018-10-11.
- ^ Sulcata Grove (2018-08-09), Florida Mango Tasting - Brahm Kai Meu Thai Mango, archived from the original on 2021-12-15, retrieved 2018-10-11