Indian Mangoes

caliboy1994 · 10-21-2011, 04:54 PM

Does anyone know if Indian mango varieties do well in Southern California? I'm looking into an Indian variety called Mallika. It's highly rated and it would fit well in my yard since it's small. I live in the foothills. If not, I can find a Philippine alternative.

raygrogan · 10-22-2011, 07:40 PM

I am NOT an expert in S CA mango growing, but I do know of one that grows well, at least out in the hot valleys. Keitt. Killer - giant, green as a bell pepper, yet ripe, and one of the best flavors and textures. They get ripe in Sept and Oct and you may be able to find one if you know the right stores.

Please tell us about the Indian variety Malika.

caliboy1994 · 10-22-2011, 08:18 PM

I've heard of this Keitt variety too. They grow them commercially in Coachella Valley. It would probably great for my yard, although we do get Santa Ana winds sometimes in the fall. Mallika is a very good Indian variety that is supposed to have a honey flavor. Here's a link:

Pine Island Nursery - Mango Variety Viewer - Mallika

I'm especially looking for dwarf mango varieties because I'm working with limited space.

sunfish · 10-22-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by caliboy1994

I've heard of this Keitt variety too. They grow them commercially in Coachella Valley. It would probably great for my yard, although we do get Santa Ana winds sometimes in the fall. Mallika is a very good Indian variety that is supposed to have a honey flavor. Here's a link:

Pine Island Nursery - Mango Variety Viewer - Mallika

I'm especially looking for dwarf mango varieties because I'm working with limited space.

I should be no problem growing the Mallika,in your area.but I don't think your allowed to have Camels.

caliboy1994 · 10-22-2011, 11:14 PM

Good. I just hope they can tolerate the humidity in the winter...But otherwise, sounds great! It seems to be the perfect variety for me--Great production, small size, great taste, etc. I'll double check with the people at Pine Island Nursery just in case. Can't wait till next season!

lkailburn · 10-26-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by caliboy1994

Good. I just hope they can tolerate the humidity in the winter...But otherwise, sounds great! It seems to be the perfect variety for me--Great production, small size, great taste, etc. I'll double check with the people at Pine Island Nursery just in case. Can't wait till next season!

My local nursery actually has a random shipment of assorted tropicals from pine island nursery, and they have some of the mallika mangos. They look great, healthy and vibrant. They also seem like an excellent variety to grow for the backyard orchard.

-Luke

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raygrogan raygrogan's Photo Gallery Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 250 BananaBucks : 10,660 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 125 Times Was Thanked 314 Times in 166 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 17 Times	Re: Indian Mangoes I am NOT an expert in S CA mango growing, but I do know of one that grows well, at least out in the hot valleys. Keitt. Killer - giant, green as a bell pepper, yet ripe, and one of the best flavors and textures. They get ripe in Sept and Oct and you may be able to find one if you know the right stores. Please tell us about the Indian variety Malika.

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caliboy1994 <div style="font-style: italic;"><div style="font-style: italic;"></div></div> caliboy1994's Photo Gallery Location: SFV, California Find me on the map! Zone: USDA zone 10a; Sunset zone 18/19 Name: Andreas Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,301 BananaBucks : 270,492 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,474 Times Was Thanked 2,196 Times in 1,148 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 236 Times	Re: Indian Mangoes I've heard of this Keitt variety too. They grow them commercially in Coachella Valley. It would probably great for my yard, although we do get Santa Ana winds sometimes in the fall. Mallika is a very good Indian variety that is supposed to have a honey flavor. Here's a link: Pine Island Nursery - Mango Variety Viewer - Mallika I'm especially looking for dwarf mango varieties because I'm working with limited space. __________________ "The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings." ~ Masanobu Fukuoka Find me on linktree here as Solarpunk Farmer: https://linktr.ee/solarpunkfarmer

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caliboy1994 <div style="font-style: italic;"><div style="font-style: italic;"></div></div> caliboy1994's Photo Gallery Location: SFV, California Find me on the map! Zone: USDA zone 10a; Sunset zone 18/19 Name: Andreas Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,301 BananaBucks : 270,492 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,474 Times Was Thanked 2,196 Times in 1,148 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 236 Times	Re: Indian Mangoes Good. I just hope they can tolerate the humidity in the winter...But otherwise, sounds great! It seems to be the perfect variety for me--Great production, small size, great taste, etc. I'll double check with the people at Pine Island Nursery just in case. Can't wait till next season! __________________ "The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings." ~ Masanobu Fukuoka Find me on linktree here as Solarpunk Farmer: https://linktr.ee/solarpunkfarmer

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