Florida is the largest producer of mangoes in the United States.
The first commercial mango orchard in Florida was planted in 1833. [1] Mango growing and breeding was a hobby of wealthy men in South Florida including Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. [2]
As a craft beer industry developed in Florida beers which included mango began to appear. [3] In 2021 Florida was the largest producer of mangoes in the United States. [4]
In the Florida Keys mango season is May-July. [5]
Outside of South Florida frost is an issue with Central Florida providing marginal production with adequate protection. [6]
Variable weather can make the harvest unreliable. [7] South Florida has significant hurricane risk. [8]
The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, Florida hosts the annual International Mango Festival. [9]
Key West holds an annual Mango Festival, [10] in the Keys a "mango fairy" is said to leave ripe mangoes for people. [5]
Florida is home to a number of mango breeders. In the 21st century the University of Florida has used genetic profiling to improve the industry. [4]
Florida is the largest producer of mangoes in the United States.
The first commercial mango orchard in Florida was planted in 1833. [1] Mango growing and breeding was a hobby of wealthy men in South Florida including Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. [2]
As a craft beer industry developed in Florida beers which included mango began to appear. [3] In 2021 Florida was the largest producer of mangoes in the United States. [4]
In the Florida Keys mango season is May-July. [5]
Outside of South Florida frost is an issue with Central Florida providing marginal production with adequate protection. [6]
Variable weather can make the harvest unreliable. [7] South Florida has significant hurricane risk. [8]
The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, Florida hosts the annual International Mango Festival. [9]
Key West holds an annual Mango Festival, [10] in the Keys a "mango fairy" is said to leave ripe mangoes for people. [5]
Florida is home to a number of mango breeders. In the 21st century the University of Florida has used genetic profiling to improve the industry. [4]