How to Identify Popular types of Mangoes grown in Jamaica

Mango season in Jamaica is usually between April and September, with late May – early June being the peak. Varieties boast differences in appearance, texture, taste, and scent.
While mangoes grow all over the island, Jamaican mangoes tend to be more abundant in the parishes of St. Thomas, Clarendon, St. Mary and St. Elizabeth. Depending on the variety, mangoes can be green, yellow, red or a combination when they are ripe. They can be eaten either when they are ripe or green (unripe).
The mango is native to India, where it has grown for more than 4000 years. It is said to be one of the oldest and ‘most important’ fruits ever cultivated;
Definitely one of the most loved in Jamaica!

Here are the most POPULAR JAMAICAN MANGO TYPES

St. Julian / Julie – Round, with a flattish side, and has a green + red-orange tinge when ripe. A well-loved ‘creme of the crop’ among Jamaicans thanks to its juiciness and rich flavour.
Robin – This seems to be a favourite of many. It has a thick skin and juicy and quite sweet.
East Indian – Medium-sized with a large top and small, red or yellowish end. Stringy in texture but very sweet and juicy. Another premium mango, battling for the overall top spot in the heart of Jamaicans.
Bombay – This type has an extremely sweet, rich and unique taste. Its flavour can be described as rich and spicy. Skin typically remains mostly green with red blush; a slight yellow color on the bottom determines its readiness to be picked. The flesh is dark orange and completely fiberless.
Hairy/ Hairy Man / Stringy / Yellow / Common – As 1 name suggests, this mango is found just about everywhere and is 1 most Jamaicans know well. Eating these mangoes require picking the string-like fibres from ones teeth extensively, hence ‘some of the names given.
Blackie / Fine Skin / Green Skin / Green Gauge/ Dunkell / Kidney – Sometimes smaller and less sweet than ‘hairy’ mangoes. The skin is palatable, most often green, and sometimes yellowish with black spotting when ripe.
Number 11 – Distinctive shape, smell, and flavour. Firm flesh with a tangy taste close to the seed. Lovers of this type are known to indulge until the seed is white! Clarendon is well-known for the abundance of this popular mango.

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