【2023 Yujing Mango】Introduction, activities, production season and recommended mango ice and dried mango stores in Tainan Yujing Mango

Tainan Yujing mango is the main specialty fruit of Yujing, which is also the largest mango producing area in Taiwan. It has various mango varieties, such as Aiwen mango, Jinhuang mango, etc. This article will introduce the most distinctive fruit of Tainan Yujing – “mango”. It will introduce the origin, production area, production season of mango in detail, as well as the most famous mango ice and dried mango recommended stores in Tainan Yujing, so that you can experience the taste of summer mango when you travel to Tainan Yujing.

ntroduction and Origin of Tainan Yujing Mango

Yujing District, Tainan City is located in the southeast of Tainan. It is a hilly area surrounded by mountains with a natural basin in the middle. The area has sufficient sunshine, fertile soil, and abundant rainfall for irrigation, making it very suitable for the planting of various fruit trees. The fruit trees planted are of good quality and very sweet. The flavor of Yujing mangoes can be distinguished by color. For example, the small green ones are called “Qingzaiqing”, the round red ones are called “Apple Qi”, and the long yellow ones are called “Banana Qi”. The well-known Jinhuang mango is cultivated from it.

Later in 1960, Western mango varieties were introduced to Taiwan from the United States and were chosen to be planted in Yujing for trial. Thanks to the unremitting efforts and diligence of the fruit farmers and their advanced technology, the trial was finally successful. The varieties were also developed to be better and the reputation was internationally renowned. It was then known as the “Hometown of Mangoes”. Currently, the area of ​​mango planting in Yujing District has reached 2,000 hectares, accounting for half of the arable land area of ​​Yujing District. The varieties of Yujing mangoes include Aiwen, Jinhuang, Kate, Hayden, and Yuwen No. 6. ． ． And other varieties.

ainan Yujing Mango Varieties

Tainan Yujing is blessed with unique sandy soil, abundant rainfall and sufficient sunshine, so it is very suitable for growing crops and fruits such as sweet potatoes, rice, mangoes, etc.

Among them, the mangoes from Yujing are the most well-known. Yujing mangoes include not only Iwen mangoes but also many other varieties. Let me introduce them to you!

• • Ivan Mango

The color is bright red, the fruit is plump, and it smells like the unique sweet aroma of tropical fruits, exuding a rich fruity flavor.

The production season of Aiwen mangoes is from early June to July.

• • Golden Mango

It is the largest mango in size, with a lighter mango flavor. The skin and flesh are both light yellow in color. It looks like a papaya and can weigh up to 2 kilograms. Although the aroma of Jinhuang is not as strong as that of Aiwen, the flesh tastes more chewy.

The production season of Golden Mango is from August to October.

• • Earthy Mango

It tastes sour when 50% to 60% ripe, so many people make it into green mango. The skin is green, and the biggest feature is that the flesh has a lot of fiber. It tastes sweet when ripe and exudes a rich aroma.

The local mango production season is approximately from May to July.

• • Haydn Mango

The base color of the Haydn mango’s skin is yellow, and the skin turns red when exposed to the sun. The flesh is relatively hard and fibrous. It is the earliest mango variety planted, and has a sweet taste with a hint of sourness, a familiar flavor to the older generation.

The production season of Haydn mangoes is approximately from June to July.

• • Kate Mango

The peak production period is at the latest in September, so it is called {September mango}. The skin is mainly yellow and oval in shape. It is sour in the early stage of planting. Later, after improvement, it is almost possible to grow Kate mangoes that are not sour. The flesh tastes fine and has little fiber.

Kate mangoes are in season from around September.

• • Jade Mango

It is a new variety grafted from Aiwen and Jinhuang. It tastes sweeter than Aiwen mango, has a richer aroma, and is more disease-resistant than Aiwen.

The production season of Yuwen No. 6 is from May to July.

• • Sacred Heart Mango

A medium to late maturing variety, it has red skin and orange-yellow flesh. The flesh is hard, has almost no fiber, has a strong aroma, and is highly resistant to black spot disease.

The Sacred Heart mango season starts in July.

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Tainan Yujing Mango Season and Harvest

The production season of Yujing mangoes is from April to September every year, and it takes about 180 days for Aiwen mangoes to bloom and be harvested. From late June to July is the mango ripening and fruit harvesting period, but some later-ripening varieties such as Kate are sometimes delayed until August to September.

Yujing mango is the largest mango producing area in Taiwan, with an annual output of about 10,000 metric tons or even more. No wonder it is known as the Mango Kingdom.

Tainan Yujing Mango Market Business Hours

When talking about buying mangoes in Yujing, the first thing that comes to mind is the Yujing Mango Market, which is the [Yujing Green Fruit Market] and is also the distribution center for agricultural products in the mountainous area. Therefore, many sellers gather here early in the morning to purchase goods. Because it is wholesale, seasonal fruits can be bought at a cheap price, so during the mango season, many people often come to carry boxes and baskets.

The business hours of Yujing Mango Market are from early morning to 5:30 pm.

Recommended restaurants for Yujing Mango Ice in Tainan

If you come to Yujing and don’t try a bowl of mango ice, it would be a waste of your trip. There are many mango ice shops in Yujing. The mangoes in each shop are very fresh and sweet, and each has a different way of eating. Here are some recommended mango ice shops, such as A Yue Mango Ice, Youjian Ice Shop Mango Ice, Yujing District Farmers Association Enthusiastic Boy Mango Ice House, Yujing Old Street Ice Shop, and Aiwen Township Ice Shop. You can refer to them when you go to Yujing.

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