When to harvest is one of the most important decisions a
grower faces when it comes to providing the marketplace
with superior-quality fruit. Mangos picked before their
optimum maturity may eventually ripen, but will develop
inferior flavor and aroma, show increased susceptibility to
chilling injury caused by low temperatures during transport,
and have shortened shelf life.
Based on the collective experience of the mango industry,
following are the most popular and effective harvest
practices for yielding high-quality mangos.