The Palmer Mango is a popular lateseason variety known for its impressive size vibrant purplered skin and smooth fiberless flesh Originating in Florida in the 1920s it has become a staple in international markets particularly in Brazil and India due to its excellent shelf life and consistent quality
Fruit CharacteristicsThe Palmer is easily recognized by its distinct shape and blush color that appears long before the fruit is actually ripe
Appearance Elongated and large often weighing between 500g and 850g some specimens reach over 1kg
Skin Color When ripe the skin is goldenyellow but largely covered in a deep red or purplecrimson blush
Flesh Bright orangeyellow firm and nearly fiberfree giving it a creamy meltinthemouth texture
Flavor Profile It has a mild sweet and aromatic flavor It is less tangy than varieties like the Alphonso with low acidity and subtle notes of peach and melon
Tree amp Growth HabitPalmer trees are favored by home gardeners and commercial growers alike for their heavy production
Growth Habit A moderately vigorous tree with an upright spreading canopy It is known for having a very open canopy compared to other varieties
Yield It is a heavy producer and is generally resistant to anthracnose a common fungal disease though it can be susceptible to bacterial spot in very humid climates
Seasonality It is a lateseason cultivar In the Northern Hemisphere like Florida it typically ripens from July to September helping extend the mango season after other varieties have finished