Mango

Mangifera indica 'Glenn'

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Glenn is the smooth fiberless mango developed in southern Florida in the 1940s, with golden-yellow skin blushed orange-red at ripeness and rich aromatic flesh that tastes like a sweet peach with a tropical edge. The tree is naturally compact (10 to 20 ft) and one of the most reliable mango varieties for home growers, with early fruit production (2 to 3 years from grafted stock) and exceptionally productive crops.

✅ Plant alongside

Good neighbors that attract beneficial insects or deter pests

• Marigolds — Suppress nematodes in the root zone
• Basil — Aromatic foliage may discourage mango pests
• Lavender — Mediterranean partner that attracts pollinators
• Comfrey — Mineral-mining mulch

🛡️ Pest & disease prevention

Proactive ways to stop trouble before it starts — tap a name with an arrow for its full guide

• Anthracnose →

  Prune for airflow, avoid overhead watering, and use copper fungicide at bloom in humid weather

• Mango scale →

  Apply dormant horticultural oil in late winter

• Powdery mildew →

  Site for full sun and good airflow; consider sulfur sprays during damp spring weather

• Fruit fly →

  Bag developing fruit; pick promptly when ripe; remove drops

🌾 Harvest & storage

Glenn ripens late May through June, an early-season variety. Pick when the green skin develops yellow-orange blush and the fruit gives slightly to thumb pressure (the stem end fills out and rounds at ripeness). Mangoes ripen further on the counter; pick slightly underripe and let finish indoors for the best balance of sweetness and acidity. Eat fresh, slice into salsas, or freeze cubed flesh for smoothies.

🥗 Nutrition & benefits

About 60 calories per 100 g with 1.6 g fiber, 36 mg vitamin C (60 percent of DV), 168 mg potassium, and 1082 IU vitamin A. Mangoes also supply mangiferin, a polyphenol unique to the genus, studied for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.