Mango in Germany - varieties, cultivation & use

Which mango varieties can you buy in Germany?

About 30 of the well over 1000 types of mango are available on the German market. New varieties are always offered and others disappear from the market. So it's worth keeping your eyes open and looking out for new varieties.

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Mangoes offered in Germany are imported from various countries, including India, the USA, Australia, Thailand and the Philippines. But mangoes are also grown in other parts of Southeast Asia, in Central and South America, in the Caribbean and in the tropical regions of Africa.

Some common types of mango:

Kent: very sweet and juicy, small core
Keitt: sweeter full of flavor
Nam Dok Mai: very cute
Manila Super Mango: supposedly the sweetest mango in the world
Haden: most often offered, aromatic
King: mild-sweet, spicy

Do mango trees also grow in Germany?

Mango trees can be kept in Germany as indoor or balcony plants. They cannot be planted in the garden because they are not hardy. Plants can hardly be bought, however. If you want to own a mango tree, you should grow it yourself.

Where can you buy mango seeds in Germany?

Unfortunately, you can't just buy mango seeds from a nursery. You may get some in a special delivery. The easiest way to grow a mango yourself is to plant a core from an eaten fruit. However, it must be completely freed from the pulp and cleaned so that it does not go moldy.

Use of mangoes

Mangoes are often used for fruit salads or desserts. They can be used to make sorbet or smoothies. They are also very suitable for exotic dishes with poultry, fish or seafood.

The health effects of the mangoes are not insignificant. They contain a lot of vitamin A, improve blood clotting and strengthen the heart and immune system. Due to their low acid content, they are very digestible, in contrast to other exotic fruits.