Hatcher (mango)
Encyclopedia
The 'Hatcher' mango is a named commercial mango cultivar that originated in south Florida.
and was selected during the 1940s. A 2005 pedigree analysis indicated that 'Hatcher' was likely a cross between the 'Haden
' and 'Brooks
' cultivars. John Hatcher's grove continues in operation throughout the decades selling the 'Hatcher' mango and 'Hatcher' mango trees. Today the grove is still in operation at its original location, and ships mangoes nation-wide.
Examples of 'Hatcher' have been planted at the USDA's germplasm collection, the Miami-Dade Fruit and Spice Park
in Homestead, Florida
.
The trees reach large sizes and are vigorous growers.
History
The original tree was grown from seed on the property of nurseryman John Hatcher in Lantana, FloridaLantana, Florida
Lantana is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population was 9,437 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 10,389.-History:...
and was selected during the 1940s. A 2005 pedigree analysis indicated that 'Hatcher' was likely a cross between the 'Haden
Haden (mango)
The Haden' mango is a named mango cultivar that became one of the most widely cultivated in the world after it was introduced in the early 20th century through south Florida. It would ultimately become the parent of many other mango cultivars later developed in Florida.- History :In 1902, Captain...
' and 'Brooks
Brooks (mango)
The Brooks' mango is a late-season commercial mango cultivar that originated in south Florida. It is a parent of several varieties from the state.- History :...
' cultivars. John Hatcher's grove continues in operation throughout the decades selling the 'Hatcher' mango and 'Hatcher' mango trees. Today the grove is still in operation at its original location, and ships mangoes nation-wide.
Examples of 'Hatcher' have been planted at the USDA's germplasm collection, the Miami-Dade Fruit and Spice Park
Fruit and Spice Park
The Fruit and Spice Park is a botanical garden in metropolitan Miami at 24801 SW 187 Avenue, located in the rural agricultural community of the Redland, Florida, United States.-Exhibits:...
in Homestead, Florida
Homestead, Florida
Homestead is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States nestled between Biscayne National Park to the east and Everglades National Park to the west. Homestead is primarily a Miami suburb and a major agricultural area....
.
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 in color with a sweet flavor. 'Hatcher' contains a monoembryonic seed.The trees reach large sizes and are vigorous growers.