How to Harvest Mangos

Mango or Mangifera indica L. is an exotic-looking fruit native to Asia, but widespread in many tropical and subtropical climates. California is the primary source of these succulent fruits in the United States. Mango trees have attractive dark-green foliage and may grow up to 65 feet under the right conditions. Once mature, this tree will produce oval-shaped fruits located at the tips of its branches. Fruit sizes can vary according to the cultivars like "Aloha" or "Costa Rica."

Things You'll Need

• Gloves
• Sharp knife

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Mark the calendar once the tree begins to flower. Fruit is ready from 100 to 150 days after the first flowers appear.

   • 2

     Touch the fruit with your fingers. The fruit should feel slightly pliable, like a soft peach. If the fruit is squeezable, it is ready for harvesting.

   • 3

     Put on a pair of gloves.

   • 4

     Grab the mango by the fruit.

   • 5

     Use a sharp knife to cut the mango at the stem about 3 to 4 inches from the fruit.