Hatcher (mango)
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| Mangifera 'Hatcher' | |
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| Genus | Mangifera |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Haden' × 'Brooks' |
| Cultivar | 'Hatcher' |
| Origin | Florida, US |
The 'Hatcher' mango is a named commercial mango cultivar that originated in south Florida.
History
[edit | edit source]The original tree was grown from seed on the property of nurseryman John Hatcher in Lantana, Florida and was selected during the 1940s.[1] A 2005 pedigree analysis indicated that Hatcher was likely a cross between the Haden and Brooks cultivars.[2] John Hatcher's grove continues in operation throughout the decades selling the Hatcher mangoes and trees. Today, the grove is still in operation at its original location and ships mangoes nationwide.[3]
Examples of Hatcher have been planted at the USDA's germplasm collection,[4] the Miami-Dade Fruit and Spice Park[5] in Homestead, Florida.
Description
[edit | edit source]The Hatcher fruit[6] skin is yellow in color at maturity often with a pink blush. The fruits average over three pounds in weight and are large compared to most mangoes, with an oval shape and lacking a beak. The flesh is fiberless and orange–yellow in color with a mild, sweet flavor.[7] Hatcher contains a monoembryonic seed, and the fruit typically matures from July to August in Florida.
The trees reach large sizes and are vigorous growers with dense canopies.
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