Mango trees are very tall in height and have thick, leathery leaves. From their branches, long stems hold clusters of fruits that can range from a few ounces to a few pounds.
Mangoes are harvested with the aid of a picking device attached to the end of a long bamboo pole. The picking device consists of a pair of string-operated shears and a collection sack. When picking mangoes, it is very important to leave a long stem. Immediately after being picked, all mangoes that are to be exported undergo a postharvest hot water treatment.
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Florida mangoes are harvested several times during the season. On any individual tree, fruits may be harvested daily, since the earliest bloom matures and ripens weeks before the later bloom.
Mangoes are harvested at a mature-green stage to withstand the postharvest handling steps required to bring them to market. The postharvest life of a mango usually ranges from 4-6 days. |
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