Kent Mango

The Origin of Kent Mango

The original tree, a seedling of the Brooks cultivar started in September 1932, was planted on January 1, 1933 on the property of Leith D. Kent[1] in Coconut Grove, Florida.[2][3] Kent was reportedly a cross between Brooks and Haden, which a 2005 pedigree analysis supported.[4][5] The tree first bore fruit in 1938. It was selected, named, and described in 1945. Kent quickly rose in popularity in Florida for its excellent taste and lack of fiber. The tree was susceptible to anthracnose, however, and the fruit's poor shelf life limited its commercial scale in Florida.

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