Trials of 6 mango cultivars in Putian area, Fujian provinve.
Lin Ge, Liu GuoQiang, Huang FeiLong, Li Qiang
Author Affiliation: Putian Agricultural Research institute, Putian, Fujian, China.
South China Fruits : 17-19
Abstract : Trials of 6 mango cultivars including Jinhuang 1, Tainong 1, Zihuamang\Qiumang and Baiyumang at the area with elevation of 110 m, yearly temperature of 19.7 °C to 20.6 °C, frost free period of 316-336 days and yearly rainfall of 1400-2200 mm proved that the best one was Jinhuang 1. Fruit of Jinhuang 1 mature at the end of July to early August, are very large, having a elongated round in shape, weighing 20 g on average with an orange yellow skin, quite pretty. Flesh is orange yellow with a small seed and very few fibers, containing a soluble solids content of 16.5% and edible rate of 77.5% and a sweet aromatic flavor, of excellent eating quality. The trees are precocious and productive.