The ‘Vellai Colomban’ mango is a traditional and highly regarded variety native to Sri Lanka. It is commonly grown in East Asia and is considered one of the most popular fruits worldwide. This mango is known for its small, oval-oblong fruit that ripens to a greenish-yellow or dull yellow color. The flesh is orange, fiberless, and contains a polyembryonic seed, offering a juicy and aromatic experience with a rich tropical flavor. An interesting fact about the Vellai Colomban is that its name translates to ‘White Colomban’ in Tamil, distinguishing it from other ‘Colomban’ varieties like ‘Karutha Colomban’ (Black Colomban). It is believed to be the same mango as the Egyptian ‘Hindi Besennara’ due to similar characteristics.
Mango Characteristics
Taste: Classic
Sweetness: Excellent
Sourness: None
Fiber: None
Fruit Size: Small
Eaten Green: No
Production: Good
Season: Mid
Growth: Average
Tree Size: Medium
Disease Resistant: Average
Seed Type: Polyembryonic