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Mangos are grown in tropical climates all over the world. The mangos we sell here in the U.S. come primarily from Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Guatemala and Haiti. As you know, these countries harvest their mango crops at different times of the year, making it possible for you to provide your customers with mangos year round by using a global sourcing strategy.

Although other varieties are available at certain times of the year, the bulk of mangos sold in the U.S. are one of the five varieties described below. Each one has a unique flavor and texture, which makes mango tasting an adventure of new discoveries! Be sure to educate yourself and experience what your customers will experience. Try all of the mango varieties at different stages of ripeness and at different times of the year. You'll be glad you did.

Click here to open a calendar showing the most common varieties and when they are available.

Mango Varieties

Types of Mangos
Name of Mango	Place of Origin	Season	Flavor	Shape	Color	Texture
	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
	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
	Mexico	June to August	Rich and fruity	Large, oval shape	Green with slight dark red blush	Very smooth
	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
	Haiti	March to August	Sweet, spicy	Medium to large, flattened oval	Greenish to bright yellow	Soft and juicy with some fiber
	Mexico	February to August	Delicate spicy-sweet flavor	Small, flattened oval shape	Yellow	Buttery