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Alphonso

by | Dec 30, 2024 | Mango Cultivars

Alphonso is a mango variety from India with indian flavor and excellent sweetness.


Mango Characteristics

Origin: India
Flavor: Indian
Sweetness: Excellent
Brix: N/A
Sourness: Mild
Fiber: None
Fruit Size: Medium
Eaten Green: No
Production: Average
Season: Mid
Growth: Vigorous
Disease Resistant: Poor
Tree Size: Large
Small-yard: No
Container: No
Seed Type: Monoembryonic


Alphonso Mango Overview

Alphonso is one of India's most famous dessert mangoes, prized for rich aroma, sweetness, and smooth flesh. In humid Florida conditions it can be more disease-sensitive and less reliable than in its home region. Alternate names or notes include Hapus, Hafoos.

Flavor and Fruit Notes

For Mangopedia’s quick-reference format, this variety is listed as Indian flavor with Excellent sweetness, Mild sourness, and None fiber. Fruit size is currently listed as Medium.

Tree and Growing Notes

Growth is listed as Vigorous, with overall tree size listed as Large. Small-yard suitability is No, and container suitability is No. These notes should be refined over time with Florida grower observations.

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