What season do mangoes ripen in

Mangoes are a summer fruit, but in tropical regions mangoes are generally available all year round. Moreover, the time when mangoes ripen and reach the market varies depending on the variety and the region. So what values does the mango have?

The value of the mango

1. Economic value

The leaves and bark of the mango tree can be used as a yellow dye, and its wood can be used as material for boats, carts or furniture; its flesh can also be made into deeply processed products such as jam, preserves, juice, candied fruit, dehydrated mango slices, pickled mango and salted mango, and so on; the seeds can be used to extract protein and starch; the fat can replace cocoa butter in making sweets, and can also be used to make soap.

2. Food value

Mangoes are rich in nutrients such as protein, vitamins and trace elements, which offer certain benefits for human health. Eating mangoes regularly is helpful for cleansing the stomach and intestines, fighting cancer and beautifying the skin, and mangoes also help somewhat with travel sickness and seasickness.

3. Medicinal value

The unripe fruit, bark and stems can inhibit pyogenic cocci and Escherichia coli; mangoes have a certain supportive effect in benefiting the stomach, promoting fluid production, stopping vomiting and relieving cough.

4. Environmental protection

The mango tree is evergreen all year round and has a large canopy, so it can be planted as an excellent landscaping and street tree, playing a role in beautifying the environment and absorbing harmful substances.

Besides its edible fruit, the seeds, wood and bark of the mango tree all have a certain economic value. However, the mango is a tropical plant, so its requirements for climate and temperature are relatively high, and growers should pay attention to this.