President

President is a natural selection mango variety originating from South Africa (some say Egypt). Recognising its commercial potential the Egyptian farmers popularised it through commercial farming in Egypt. They farm it to export. President mangoes are bright red in colour, and they have a nice tropical flavour and taste very sweet (TSS up to 22 brix), averaging 330 grams per fruit. A late-season variety, ripening in July/August in West Bengal, India, with an exceptional shelf life of 14 days. The President is a regular and heavy bearer. It bears in bunches. The plant shows vigorous growth with an open canopy (Its growth can be kept to a lower height by regular pruning). It is strongly recommended for commercial farming. It is consumed as a table variety. Best suited for: Large Gardens / Farms. It can also be adapted to Kitchen Garden/ Terrace Garden / Rooftop Garden.