Mango production in Florida

The first commercial mango orchard in Florida was planted in 1833.^[1] Mango growing and breeding was a hobby of wealthy men in South Florida including Henry Ford and Thomas Edison.^[2]

As a craft beer industry developed in Florida beers which included mango began to appear.^[3] In 2021 Florida was the largest producer of mangoes in the United States.^[4]

In the Florida Keys mango season is May-July.^[5]

Outside of South Florida frost is an issue with Central Florida providing marginal production with adequate protection.^[6]

Variable weather can make the harvest unreliable.^[7] South Florida has significant hurricane risk.^[8]

The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, Florida hosts the annual International Mango Festival.^[9]

Key West holds an annual Mango Festival,^[10] in the Keys a "mango fairy" is said to leave ripe mangoes for people.^[5]

Florida is home to a number of mango breeders. In the 21st century the University of Florida has used genetic profiling to improve the industry.^[4]

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