Fruit set as an index for harvesting Edward mangos.
Cancel H. L., Garcia de Perez T.
Author Affiliation: University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.
Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico 63 : 31-34
Abstract : Fruit set date was determined for each 15-year-old tree to establish one harvesting date for the total fruit production of that tree. Fruits were classified according to size and ripeness. At 15 weeks after fruit set there were many fruits at their maximum diameter of 3 inches or over. These fruits were at the mature-green stage. A longer delay of harvesting after fruit set gave fruits of a more advanced stage of ripeness, which did not withstand too much handling or prolonged storage.