{"product_id":"mango-pickering-mangifera-indica","title":"Mango, Pickering","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Pickering Mango (Mangifera indica) is a fast-growing, disease-resistant fruit tree that is a member of the Cashew family, Anacardiaceae and is thought to be a cross between the Carrie and Irwin varieties. It is known as a “condo” mango because it is compact and perfect for small properties or containers. It matures to a size of 10 to 15 feet with a 15-foot canopy spread, but can easily be kept at 6 to 10 feet high in a container. This small, grafted tree will produce fruit at a young age and a small size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePickering’s evergreen leaves grow in rosettes on the branches and pinkish-yellow flowers bloom in late winter to early spring. The leathery-skinned fruits mature by midsummer, 4 to 5 months after flowering, and are a blend of green, yellow, blushing pink, and purplish hues. On average, they weigh from 0.75 to 1.5 lbs. Inside, the yellow-orange pulp is firm and creamy, with little or no fiber. It is extremely sweet and juicy, with a delightful coconut-mango, or piña colada flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe fruits are a rich source of vitamins and minerals with antioxidant properties that boost the immune system and promote heart, skin, hair, and digestive health. They can be eaten out-of-hand or added fresh to fruit salads, garden salads, smoothies and ice cream. The possibilities are endless with this amazing fruit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMangoes generally are not fussy about their soil as long as it’s well-draining. It grows best in full sun and requires moderate moisture. Pickering mangoes are hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11 with some frost protection until well established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"X-Large Burlap Pot","offer_id":44432619143303,"sku":"XL-MAN-PIC-XL","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/9743\/2967\/files\/close_up_of_mango_fruit_on_a_mango_tree_1319a6ab-be76-4259-ae55-61f9fecb81cc.jpg?v=1775743250","url":"https:\/\/liveaquaponics.com\/products\/mango-pickering-mangifera-indica","provider":"Live Aquaponics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}