Dumbo Mango - Tasting Florida Mangos

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[@OrlandoBackyardGardening]

Thanks for introducing us to the Dumbo

[@greatergood3706]

Thank you 😊

[@ToddPalms]

What do you think causes ‘chalkiness’ in some fruits some years? Is it rain or nutrients or something like ripeness when picked?
I prefer some chalkiness, it feels like somethings missing when nonchalky

[@SulcataGrove]

I have always thought some varieties of mangos have that chalkiness and some don't, but I do give extra micronutrients and calcium to the mango trees I like the best, most of which have some of that chalkiness.

[@greatergood3706]

@SulcataGrove interesting. I'm on heavy limestone rock, calcium is not an issue. Micronutrients and Sul-po-mag is what works here. Prilled 90 % Sulfur in March to wake up the microbes.

[@do7229]

I feel the level of chalkiness is tied to the ripeness of fruit. In many fruits there will be a chalky texture when the fruit is less ripe such as in bananas and mangoes. Could it be tied to starches that have not fully converted to sugars? I can definitely see that in an Ataulfo mango. When less ripe they tend to be chalky and not very sweet, however, when ripe the chalkiness decreases and the sugar content increases.

[@greatergood3706]

@@do7229 that makes sense

[@SulcataGrove]

@@do7229 i haven’t noticed that. I let my coconut cream mangos get pretty soft and they have a wonderful chalkiness to them. But definitely a possibility with certain varieties. Flavor and texture can change so much within a variety, at different stages of ripeness.