The 'Earlygold' mango (or, 'Early Gold') is an early-season mango cultivar that originated in Pine Island, Florida.
| Mangifera 'Earlygold' | |
|---|---|
 Earlygold mangoes at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's 2010 International Mango Festival in Miami, Florida | |
| Genus | Mangifera |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Haden' x unknown |
| Cultivar | 'Earlygold' |
| Breeder | Frank Adams |
| Origin | Florida, USA |
History
editThe original tree was grown on the grove of Frank Adams in Pine Island, Florida.[1] For decades the parentage of the tree was unknown but a pedigree analysis indicated that Haden was the likely parent.[2] Scions were sent to the Sub-Tropical Research Station near Miami, Florida, and a grafted tree was planted there in 1942. A distinctive characteristic of the tree is its early fruiting season, which begins in May.
Description
editThe fruit is oblong, averaging less than a pound in weight and having a small lateral beak. The flesh is dark yellow and fiberless, and is sweet and aromatic. Ripens from May to June.
The tree is a moderately vigorous grower.
References
edit- ^ R. Bruce Ledin (1954). "Mango Varieties" (PDF) (67). Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc: 284–290. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-26.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Cecile T. Olano; Raymond J. Schnell; Wilber E. Quintanilla; Richard J. Campbell (2005). "Pedigree analysis of Florida mango cultivars" (PDF) (118). Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc: 192–197. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-06-18.
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