The Super Julie mango, also known as St. Julian or J-12, is a highly regarded cultivar that originated in Florida. It is a seedling of the famous Julie mango, developed through the breeding program of Gary Zill in Boynton Beach. The Super Julie is considered a significant improvement over its parent, offering larger, more colorful fruit with less fiber, while retaining the beloved flavor profile of the Julie mango. An interesting fact about the Super Julie mango is that despite its Caribbean parentage, it has been successfully cultivated in Florida and is noted for its excellent taste, often compared to the Indian Alphonso flavor group, making it a popular choice among mango enthusiasts.
Mango Characteristics
Taste: Complex
Sweetness: Excellent
Sourness: Mild
Fiber: None
Fruit Size: Medium
Eaten Green: No
Production: Excellent
Season: Mid
Growth: Vigorous
Tree Size: Small
Disease Resistant: Good
Seed Type: Monoembryonic