{"product_id":"bombay-mango-tree","title":"Bombay Mango Tree — A Jamaican Favorite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a taste of Jamaica to your garden with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBombay Mango Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a beloved variety known for its rich mango flavor and aromatic, spiced sweetness. Enjoy a ripe Bombay fresh from the tree, spoon its juicy flesh into a bowl, or turn your harvest into a refreshing drink to share with family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor gardeners creating a Caribbean-inspired backyard orchard or food forest, Bombay offers that familiar pleasure of growing something that tastes like home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit taste \u0026amp; texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBombay delivers a full, rich mango flavor with sweet, aromatic spice notes. Its flesh is juicy and enjoyable for fresh eating. Fiber descriptions vary among growers, so we describe it as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehaving some fiber rather than guaranteeing a completely fiberless mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spykestropicalnursery.com\/mango-trees\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eSpyke's Tropical Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy your harvest in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh mango bowls and fruit salads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuices and smoothies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMango salsa and chutney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen treats and homemade preserves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBombay is also known for flesh that separates readily from the pit when ripe, making it an appealing mango for spooning out and enjoying simply. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-bombay-informacion-73?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size \u0026amp; appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBombay produces medium-sized mangoes. Published nursery weights range approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–16.5 ounces (200–470 grams)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; another Florida grower reports \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12–14 ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These are growing guides rather than a measured average for our nursery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spykestropicalnursery.com\/mango-trees\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eSpyke's Tropical Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour reference photos show plump fruit with green-to-yellow skin, a peach or pink blush, and natural speckling. Color alone should not determine ripeness; look for a developed aroma and gentle softening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree size \u0026amp; growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBombay is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evigorous mango tree with an open canopy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is best planned as a substantial in-ground tree, with regular pruning to help keep harvesting manageable. It is not a naturally dwarf variety. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-bombay-informacion-73?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow room for its future canopy and access around the tree. A container can accommodate a young plant, but long-term container growing requires considerable pruning and root management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Caribbean connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBombay has a strong Jamaican connection and Indian ancestry. Its rich flavor has made it a familiar favorite in Jamaican gardens and a meaningful addition to Caribbean-style edible landscapes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.richardlyonsnursery.com\/ready-for-mangos-part-ii\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eRichard Lyons Nursery, Inc.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMangifera indica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Bombay’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen tropical fruit tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida harvest season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical South Florida harvest: June–July.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Harvest Planner filters: June, July.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreat these months as estimates. Palm Bay harvest timing can shift with flowering, weather, tree maturity, and growing conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-bombay-informacion-73?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen choosing companion mango varieties, compare their harvest months so you can extend your season instead of concentrating every harvest into the same few weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan your harvest before you plant.™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBombay Mango Tree care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in full sun for best growth and fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a well-drained location that does not remain flooded.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly while establishing. Adjust watering for rainfall and soil moisture rather than following a fixed weekly schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture, keeping it away from the trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a suitable mango fertilizer according to the tree’s age and label directions. Avoid excessive nitrogen.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shape young trees and prune established trees soon after harvest to manage height and canopy spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protect young trees during freezing weather. Flowers and small fruit are also vulnerable to cold.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePests \u0026amp; disease:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Watch for anthracnose and powdery mildew, especially around flowering and during humid weather. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/MG216?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eask.ifas.ufl.edu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing in Palm Bay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a warm, sheltered planting location with good drainage. Young mango trees need particular attention during winter cold events. Bombay’s vigorous growth also makes thoughtful placement important: plan for the mature canopy, nearby structures, and future maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBombay Mango Quick Growing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBombay Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMangifera indica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Bombay’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamaican favorite with Indian ancestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate fruit weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished range: 7–16.5 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen to yellow, often with pink or reddish blush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow to orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, sweet, aromatic, spiced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuicy; some fiber may be present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVigorous, open canopy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Florida harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune–July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Planner filters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune, July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially important while young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn-ground backyard orchard or food forest\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct FAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen does Bombay mango ripen in Florida?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypically June–July in South Florida. Local weather and growing conditions can shift the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Bombay a dwarf mango tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It is a vigorous variety that needs space and regular pruning to maintain a manageable canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Bombay mango completely fiberless?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrower descriptions differ. We describe it as juicy with some fiber rather than promise completely fiberless fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I grow Bombay mango in Palm Bay?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA warm, well-drained site and winter protection are important, particularly for young trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need two mango trees to get fruit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single mango tree can produce fruit; you do not need a second Bombay tree. Weather, flowering, and pollinator activity still affect fruit set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill the tree arrive with mangoes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit in the image illustrates the variety. Fruiting status, plant size, and container size depend on the selected option and available nursery stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow what you eat. 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