Young (mango)

Young (mango)

The Young is a mango cultivar that originated in south Florida. The original tree was reportedly grown from a seed planted in 1934 on the property of a Miami fruit grower named William John Young. Over the decades, the Young has gained recognition for its production characteristics and its resistance to fungal diseases.

Description

The Young mango is a medium-sized fruit that typically weighs between 10 and 16 ounces. It has an oval shape and a rich, golden-yellow color when ripe. The skin is thick and the flesh is firm, making it less susceptible to bruising than other mango varieties. The flavor of the Young mango is sweet and rich, and it has a small, thin seed.

Cultivation

The Young mango tree is a vigorous grower with an upright, spreading growth habit. It is a late-season mango, with the majority of the fruit ripening in August and September in Florida. The tree is considered to be a heavy producer, and it has good resistance to anthracnose, a common fungal disease of mangoes.

Uses

Young mangoes are primarily used for fresh eating, but they can also be used in cooking. They are excellent for making mango chutney, mango salsa, and other mango-based dishes. The firm flesh holds up well to cooking and grilling.

See also

• List of mango cultivars
• Mango
• Mango salsa
• Mango chutney