{"product_id":"honey-kiss","title":"Honey Kiss Mango","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney Kiss Mango Tree – Sweet, Fiberless Late-Season Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtend your mango season with the delicious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney Kiss Mango Tree (Mangifera indica ‘Honey Kiss’)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This Florida mango variety is prized for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, rich flavor, smooth fiberless flesh, compact growth habit, and late-season harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney Kiss is especially attractive to Florida backyard growers because it can produce fruit after many earlier mango varieties have finished for the year. Its manageable growth also makes it a great choice for smaller yards, tropical food forests, backyard orchards, and mango collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥭 Fruit Taste \u0026amp; Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney Kiss lives up to its name with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every sweet, rich and pleasant tropical flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The flesh has a smooth, juicy texture with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elittle to no noticeable fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an excellent dessert mango.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts sweetness can have subtle honey-like qualities when fully ripe, creating a delicious fresh-eating mango that is easy to enjoy right off the tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney Kiss mangoes are excellent eaten fresh and can also be used in smoothies, fruit salads, salsa, sorbet, desserts, juices, and other tropical recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥭 Fruit Size \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney Kiss generally produces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall to medium-sized mangoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–16 ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although fruit size can vary depending on growing conditions and crop load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is generally oval to rounded in shape. As it ripens, the skin develops shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen to yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sometimes with a light blush depending on sun exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, you'll find attractive yellow to orange flesh that is juicy, smooth, sweet and virtually fiberless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌳 Honey Kiss Mango Tree Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the best characteristics of Honey Kiss for home growers is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompact to moderately compact growth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is considerably easier to manage than many vigorous mango varieties. With regular pruning, Honey Kiss can be maintained at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–12 feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for convenient backyard growing and harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf allowed to grow without pruning, the tree can become larger over time, so annual size management is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts manageable growth habit makes Honey Kiss an excellent choice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmaller Florida yards and food forests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Young trees can also be grown in large containers, although adequate root space, drainage, nutrition and pruning are important for long-term container culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌴 Origin of the Honey Kiss Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney Kiss mango originated in South Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is part of the well-known Zill family of Florida mango cultivars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney Kiss is associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary mango lineage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which helps explain some of its excellent dessert-quality characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Honey Kiss’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Honey Kiss Mango, Honey Kiss Mango Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No widely recognized alternative cultivar name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor product listings, use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Honey Kiss” as two words\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is the commonly used cultivar name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📅 Honey Kiss Mango Fruiting Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Honey Kiss mango's biggest selling points is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate fruiting season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn South Florida, Honey Kiss generally ripens from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly through August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and fruit may sometimes extend later depending on weather, location, flowering, and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes Honey Kiss a great variety for growers who want to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextend their backyard mango harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after many early- and mid-season varieties have finished producing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest timing can vary in Central Florida and other growing regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Honey Kiss Mango Tree Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant Honey Kiss mango in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideally where it receives at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Adequate sunlight encourages healthy growth, flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Mango trees do not tolerate constantly waterlogged roots, so avoid low areas where water regularly collects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water newly planted trees regularly while their root systems become established. Once established, mango trees become more drought tolerant. Allow the soil to drain between watering and avoid keeping it constantly saturated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feed young Honey Kiss trees with a fertilizer appropriate for mangoes or tropical fruit trees. Micronutrients may also be beneficial depending on your soil. Avoid excessive nitrogen on mature trees because it can encourage leafy growth instead of flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prune after harvest to maintain the tree's compact shape, control height, encourage branching and improve airflow. Regular pruning also makes harvesting much easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mango trees are tropical and can be damaged by frost and freezing temperatures, particularly when young. In Central Florida and other areas that experience occasional freezes, choose a warm, protected planting location and protect young trees during cold weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Honey Kiss can be grown in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly while young. Use a well-draining growing medium and a container with excellent drainage. Container-grown mango trees require closer attention to watering, fertilizing, root space and pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Why Grow a Honey Kiss Mango Tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney Kiss is an excellent choice for mango lovers who want \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, fiberless fruit, manageable tree growth, and a later harvest season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact growth habit makes it particularly attractive to backyard growers who don't have room for a massive mango tree. Even better, its late-season fruit can help keep your mango harvest going after many other varieties are finished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're building a Florida food forest or mango collection, consider planting early-, mid-, and late-season varieties together. 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