Hatcher (mango)
The 'Hatcher' mango is a named commercial mango cultivar that originated in south Florida.
| Mangifera 'Hatcher' | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genus | Mangifera |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Haden' x 'Brooks' |
| Cultivar | 'Hatcher' |
| Origin | Florida, USA |
History
The original tree was grown from seed on the property of nurseryman John Hatcher in Lantana, Florida and was selected during the 1940s.[1] A 2005 pedigree analysis indicated that Hatcher was likely a cross between the Haden and Brooks cultivars.[2] John Hatcher's grove continues in operation throughout the decades selling the Hatcher mangoes and trees. Today, the grove is still in operation at its original location and ships mangoes nationwide.[3]
Examples of Hatcher have been planted at the USDA's germplasm collection,[4] the Miami-Dade Fruit and Spice Park[5] in Homestead, Florida.
Description
The Hatcher fruit skin is yellow in color at maturity often with a pink blush. The fruits average over three pounds in weight and are large compared to most mangoes, with an oval shape and lacking a beak. The flesh is fiberless and orange–yellow in color with a mild, sweet flavor.[6] Hatcher contains a monoembryonic seed, and the fruit typically matures from July to August in Florida.
The trees reach large sizes and are vigorous growers with dense canopies.
References
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- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-06-18. Retrieved 2010-05-08.
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- "MIA 36060 - Mangifera indica - Hatcher - Florida, United States". Archived from the original on 2009-05-08.
- "Friends of the Fruit & Spice Park - Plant and Tree List 2008". Archived from the original on 2011-08-09. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
- Campbell, Richard J. (1992). A Guide to Mangos in Florida. Fairchild Tropical Garden. p. 77. ISBN 0-9632264-0-1.
