{"product_id":"baptiste-mango-tree","title":"Baptiste Mango tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBaptiste Mango Tree\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive Haitian variety • Firm, fiber-free flesh • Nationwide shipping and Palm Bay pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore a different mango experience with Baptiste, a Haitian variety with a character of its own. It is a specialty choice for gardeners who enjoy discovering distinctive fruit and growing food for their family's table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts oval, small-to-medium fruit turns yellow before reaching peak eating ripeness. Inside, the flesh is notably firm and fiber-free, with less juice than many mangoes. The flavor is moderately sweet and resinous; less-ripe fruit can have a carrot-like note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy Baptiste fresh or experiment with its firmer texture in your favorite fruit recipes. Choose it for its individual character rather than expecting every mango to have the same softness, sweetness, and juiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your Baptiste Mango Tree from \u003cstrong\u003eThe Island Gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eNationwide shipping is available for eligible destinations and plant sizes, subject to applicable restrictions and checkout availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Local pickup is available in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne and the Space Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy grow Baptiste?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore a specialty mango associated with Haiti.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd variety to a backyard fruit collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow fruit for fresh eating and homemade recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare its expected harvest window with other trees using our Harvest Calendar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin and other names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Baptiste’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Haiti.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSearch-friendly wording:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baptiste Haitian Mango Tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep Baptiste as the cultivar name. It should not be substituted with another Haitian mango simply because the country of origin is shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit size, appearance, and ripening\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing uses the supported small-to-medium size description without inventing an average fruit weight. Individual fruit size and color vary with crop load, exposure, and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied references guide the golden-yellow oval fruit in the graphic. Color alone does not confirm eating readiness; monitor developing fruit and learn the ripening behavior of your own crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree size and growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Florida grower describes medium vigor and a vertically oriented canopy. This listing does not promise a fixed mature height or label the tree dwarf. Allow room for growth, pruning, and harvest access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelective pruning and site conditions influence the eventual size. Ask about the actual nursery tree and rootstock before choosing a permanent planting location. Container growing requires sufficient root space, good drainage, and ongoing canopy management; it is not automatically a permanent small-pot solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, a warm location, and well-drained soil. Avoid areas that remain wet after rain. Water during establishment, then adjust irrigation to rainfall, soil moisture, and the tree's needs. Feed according to tree age and local mango guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune selectively after harvest to maintain structure and access. Protect young trees from frost. Palm Bay and Central Florida gardeners should plan for cold events; customers in freezing climates need suitable protected growing conditions before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction and disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e A grower reports consistent crops at its coastal West Palm Beach site, but anthracnose problems on flowers at an inland site. Treat those as site observations, not a guarantee for your garden. Monitor blooms and fruit in wet weather and seek local advice when symptoms appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest Planner and My Food Forest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorida harvest guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e July.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Florida month filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a planning guide, not a guaranteed picking date. Weather, flowering, tree condition, and location affect the season. Nationwide shipping does not mean Florida's harvest calendar or climate applies to every destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e to compare Baptiste with earlier and later fruit trees and identify gaps or overlaps. Add it to \u003cstrong\u003eMy Food Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e, then record your own bloom and harvest dates to improve the forecast. The supplied QR code is the nursery-designated Harvest Calendar link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick growing information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaptiste Mango Tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMangifera indica ‘Baptiste’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaiti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall–medium; weight varies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval; yellow at maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTexture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm, fiber-free; comparatively low juice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerately sweet, resinous; ripeness affects flavor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium vigor; vertically oriented canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlorida harvest guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly; timing varies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFulfillment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEligible nationwide shipping or Palm Bay pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Baptiste the same as Madame Francis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They are separate cultivar names; do not combine their nursery inventory or specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a soft, very juicy mango?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts firmer texture is part of its distinctive character. See the fruit profile above before choosing between varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I judge ripeness from yellow skin alone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot reliably. Monitor more than color, since skin can change before the best eating stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a dwarf tree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing makes no dwarf claim. Review the growth guidance and plan room for the developing canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow soon will my tree fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTiming depends on age, propagation, establishment, health, and growing conditions. Ask about the actual nursery option; no fixed first-fruit date or yield is promised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it outside Florida?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitability depends on climate and your growing setup. Mango is cold-sensitive, so freezing climates require protection and space for the developing tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship nationwide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, where the destination and selected plant size are eligible. Applicable restrictions and available checkout options determine whether a specific tree can ship to your address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I pick up locally?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Local pickup is available in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne. Follow your order's pickup instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the product graphic show the tree I will receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt illustrates mature cultivar features. Actual plant size and condition follow the nursery option selected; fruit on arrival is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCall to action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Baptiste for your tropical-fruit collection. 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