The end of another MANGO SEASON...
I have a mango tree in my back yard that is older than me.Every year we get lots of tasty mangoes, so many that I have to give most away.
The tree was damaged when the last (big) hurricane came through around 10 years ago.
A section snapped off that I would estimate was 15% but that didn't affect the amount of mangoes we get, which is upwards of 350 every season.
This variety goes from green to yellow. If you eat one then, it has an apple-like flavor.
To get the fruit that early, we have a long aluminum pole with a looped wire on the end. One pull and the mango drops to the ground. When they change color to reddish orange the flavor completely changes and becomes sweet like honey.
This season beat all previous seasons and I'm not sure why. Perhaps we had more rain than normal, but estimates were over 500 mangoes this year!
When I get up in the morning, I go out with some grocery bags and usually fill 2 of them.
In the evening, we check again and often find enough to fill another bag.
I'm not sure why but my neighbors have mango trees but they aren't the same as mine. Different color and flavor, also their trees aren't as tall as mine.
The last of the mangoes fell a few weeks ago and it's the end of mango season at my place.
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Unfortunately they don't grow here easily so they have to be imported.
I did buy one this evening though
Can you save some of it frozen for smoothies ?
Or does it not freeze well ?
Someone gave me 2 Asian mangoes that were yellow and had a smooth texture to the seed. The mangoes from my tree have more fibers as you cut close to the seed.
Also, I recommend putting a few into into freezer bags.
If you bag too many it's difficult to separate.
Also try pouring milk in the bag as it helps to stop freezer burn - ice formation around the outside of the fruit.
Hey, your mango pie looked so yum yummyy..
I like the texture and the sweetness.
I usually pop it into my smoothie for breakfast...
It also resembles something like the the taste of orange.It is good.
Will it be fight or flight
Or will this attempt of interaction also go unnoticed
(I better quit while I'm ahead...)
The shape and coloration would appear to be in the family of pumpkin/squash, but the ones I've seen aren't as bumpy and the stems are thicker.
What is it?
Soursop = Guanabana
Many examples on this site:
but it is the same .
Lucien - Dont Squeeze the Mango
Or custard apple
I learned long ago that food stores don't get their veggies and fruits early when they're overly ripe.