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Mangos are grown in tropical climates all over the world. The mangos we buy here in the U.S. come mostly from Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Guatemala and Haiti. Fortunately for us, these countries harvest their mango crops at different times of the year, which means we get to enjoy mangos all year round.

In your grocery store, you'll most likely find one of the five varieties described below. Each one has a unique flavor and texture, which makes mango tasting an adventure of new discoveries! Look for different varieties. Try mangos at different stages of ripeness and at different times of the year. You'll be glad you did.

Click here to download a calendar of varieties and when they are available.

Mango Varieties

Types of Mangos
Name of Mango Place of Origin Season Flavor Shape Color Texture
haden.jpg Mexico, Ecuador, Peru October to December
March to May
Luscious Medium to large and oval to round shape Green to yellow with red highlights Firm
tommy.jpg Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru Year-round Mildly sweet Medium to large with oval or oblong shape Golden to greenish skin with crimson blush Firm, fairly fibrous texture
keitt.jpg Mexico June to August Rich and fruity Large, oval shape Green with slight dark red blush Very smooth
kent.jpg Mexico, Ecuador, Peru January to March
May to August
Vibrant Large oval shape Greenish skin with dark red blush and small yellow dots Juicy and tender
francine.jpg Haiti March to August Sweet, spicy Medium to large, flattened oval Greenish to bright yellow Soft and juicy with some fiber
ataulfo.jpg Mexico February to August Delicate spicy-sweet flavor Small, flattened oval shape Yellow Buttery


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