Varieties and Yields of Mangoes

Ataulfo

• Ataulfo mangoes are also referred to as honey, Manila or champagne mangoes. They're small and dense, and generally have vivid orange or yellow flesh. Unlike some mangoes, Ataulfos aren't stringy and they have a large flesh-to-skin ratio, giving them a greater yield than larger mangoes.

  Ataulfos are ripe when the skin has turned a deep, golden color and is slightly puckered. Their peak availability is during the months from March to July and they're harvested during the spring and fall seasons.

Tommy Atkins

• Tommy Atkins mangoes are large, oval-shaped fruit that originated in Florida and are widely grown and sold in the U.S. They're fibrous mangoes with skin that ranges from green to red and pulpy, yellow flesh.

  The popularity of growing the Tommy Atkins results from its resistance to disease, long shelf life and ability to travel long distances without breaking down. Its peak availability occurs during March through July and October through January. According to Pete Peterson in his 2009 article, "Piquant Taste Marks Tommy Atkins Mangoes," anecdotal experiments with Tommy Atkins mangoes produced yields of approximately 35% waste.

Francis

• Francis mangoes are primarily grown in Haiti and comprise 15% of that country's total mango production. They have an oblong s-shape and a flavor that's rich, spicy and sweet. The texture is soft and slightly fibrous. The skin is yellow with hints of green and the flesh is a deep orange-red. Francis mangoes' peak availability is May through July.

Haden

• The Haden mango originated in India and inspired the first large-scale mango industry in Florida. The oval-shaped Haden generally weighs 16-24 ounces and today grows predominantly in Mexico. The skin is generally bright red with green and yellow overtones, while the flesh is a deep yellow-orange.

Keitt

• Like the Haden, the Keitt mango is believed to hail originally from India, but became popularly grown in the U.S. The flesh of the Keitt is juicy but firm with few fibers and its skin is dark to medium green. It has a large oval shape and is most available during the months of August and September.

Mango Yields

• Mango yields vary by region and are also affected by weather, growing systems and other factors. India is the leading mango producing country with other major producers including China, Thailand, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, Nigeria and Egypt. According to the National Horticulture Board, mangoes have an average yield of 5 to 9 tons per acre.