The traditional mango varieties in Israel are Tommy Atkins, Kent and Keitt, which have their seasons from June until October, with an export peak in July in the case of TA, Kent in August, and the season for Keitt runs from mid August until October.
Besides these mainstream crops, some small acreages with other varieties like Kasturi, Maya, Haden, Palmer and Shelly are planted for special product lines.
The Maya variety was naturally discovered in an Israeli orchard and started arriving in European markets by air with success around 10 to 11 years ago. Before, the variety was entirely consumed in the local market, as it is not fit for sea shipping, but the quality and taste of the variety are superior to traditional varieties.
MAYA MANGO FROM ISRAEL
The Maya variety was naturally discovered in an Israeli orchard and started arriving in European markets by air with success around 10 to 11 years ago. Before, the variety was entirely consumed in the local market, as it is not fit for sea shipping, but the quality and taste of the variety are superior to traditional varieties.
While the traditional varieties are picked at an early ripening stage to survive the container shipping and arrive in markets hard as stone, according to supermarkets requirements, the Maya is picked at an almost completely ripened stage and requires careful picking, packing and handling. But because the taste of the Maya is so much better, consumers are prepared to pay a lot more.
KASTURI MANGO FROM ISRAEL
