Field marks
- Size
- Medium–large
- Typical weight
- About 16–24 oz (454–680 g)
- Shape
- Oval
- Ripe skin
- Red-yellow
- Blush
- Heavy red
CULTIVAR PROFILE
Tommy Atkins
Tommy Atkins originated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Flavor profile: Mild, tart-sweet. The South Florida reference harvest window is June–July. UF/IFAS rates tree vigor as high in Florida home landscapes.
Vote for this mangoIdentification noteFruit color, size and season vary with climate and ripeness. Compare several clues, not one photograph.
Taste & texture
Mild and sweet with firm flesh and clearly noticeable fiber—less aromatic than many backyard favorites.
- Fiber
- High
- Seed
- Monoembryonic
- Eating stage
- Fibers are noticeable throughout the flesh. The fruit can develop a red blush before it is ripe. Check for a little give under gentle pressure when deciding whether it is ready to eat.
Growth habit
UF/IFAS rates tree vigor as high in Florida home landscapes.
- South Florida season
- June–July ↗
DNA marker analysis supports Haden as one parent. The study did not identify a second parent.
Anthracnose
Moderately resistant in the UF/IFAS Florida home-landscape guide. ↗
Season references are for South Florida and can shift with location and weather.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: South Florida mango history ↗