When Are Vietnamese Mangoes in Season? A Detailed Guide to Their Release Dates

Vietnamese mangoes refer to mangoes produced in Vietnam or mangoes introduced from Vietnam, including green mango, Keitt mango and others, so when are Vietnamese mangoes in season?

1. Basic Introduction to Mangoes

Mango is an evergreen large tree of the Anacardiaceae family native to India; ripe mangoes are sweet and have a distinctive aroma. Mango fruit contains many nutrients, such as crude fiber, vitamins and protein, making it a fruit with high nutritional value.

However, mangoes can also easily cause allergies. Mangoes contain allergenic proteins, pectin and aldehydic acid, which can irritate the skin and mucous membranes and trigger allergic reactions. Many people's skin is allergic to mango juice, so extra care is needed when eating them.

Mangoes are mainly distributed in India, Bangladesh, Indochina and Malaysia. In China, they are mainly produced in Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian and Taiwan, China. At present, more than 40 varieties of mango have been cultivated in China.

2. When Are Vietnamese Mangoes in Season?

Vietnamese mangoes generally come onto the market from June to August each year. Vietnamese mangoes come in different varieties, so their ripening times are not exactly the same; the actual time they are in season should be taken as the standard.

3. What Are the Main Varieties of Mango?

1. Green-skinned mango

Thai white-flower mango, also known as green-skinned mango, is characterized by a distinct groove running from the shoulder of the fruit to the belly. The skin is mostly dark green, and the flesh is pale yellow, smooth and fine in texture, richly sweet, aromatic and low in fiber.

2. Jinhuang mango

Jinhuang mango is a variety bred in Taiwan, China. The tree canopy is tall and large, and the flowers are large and sparse. The fruit is extra large with a thin stone, and the taste is sweet, fragrant and refreshing, with plenty of juice, no fiber and good storage tolerance.

3. Guiqi mango

Also known as Guire No. 82, commonly called Guiqi mango. The tree vigor is moderate, but the branches spread out and the flowering period is relatively late, making it a late-maturing variety; the ripening period is mid to late August.

4. Guifei mango

Guifei mango, also known as Hongjinlong, is a variety selected and bred in Taiwan, China and was introduced to Hainan Province in 1997. This variety grows vigorously, and a 4-5 year old grafted tree yields 20-30 kg per tree or more.