Hatcher (mango)

Hatcher (mango) is a mango cultivar that originated in South Florida. The variety was propagated by nursery owner Bill Hatcher of Miami, Florida, hence the name 'Hatcher'.

Description

The Hatcher mango is a large, potentially heavy, mango variety. The fruit has a round-to-oval shape, and the skin color is a yellow to orange when ripe. The flesh is fiberless, with a rich, sweet flavor that is distinctive to the Hatcher variety.

History

The original tree was grown from a seed planted in the 1930s on the property of Bill Hatcher in Miami, Florida. The Hatcher mango was reportedly a seedling of the Saigon mango variety, although this has not been confirmed. The tree first fruited in 1940 and was found to have superior characteristics, leading to propagation and commercial nursery sales.

Cultivation

Hatcher mangoes are grown in various places around the world, but they are most commonly found in South Florida. The trees are moderately vigorous growers and have a spreading growth habit. They are considered to be a late-season mango, typically ripening from August to September in Florida.

See also

• List of mango cultivars
• Mango
• Agriculture in Florida