Introd. to Florida from the Philippines in 1909 and 1930 by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Miami, Fla. Origin: Tree: vigorous; large, dense, canopy. Fruit: eating quality good to excellent. Shape: long and slender; base rounded to slightly flattened; slender stem inserted obliquely in a shallow cavity; apex bluntly pointed with no beak; surface smooth. Size: length 11-13 cm; breadth 6.5-7 cm; thickness 6-6.5 cm. Weight: 270-440 g. Skin: ground color greenish to bright yellow; no blush; few small green dots; skin thin, medium tough, and easily separating. Flesh: soft, tender, melting, and juicy lemon-yellow flesh; flavor mild, spicy, and sweet with a weak, pleasant aroma; no fiber. Stone and seed: thin and papery stone with a polyembryonic seed filling 50% to 60% of the stone. Season: June to July. Smoke has been used in the Philippines to induce flowering, but this practice has now been replaced by potassium nitrate sprays; flavor enjoyed by many, but a poor producer in Florida, and has poor storage characteristics.
Home