Hatcher (mango)

The 'Hatcher' mango is a named commercial mango cultivar that originated in south Florida.

Mangifera 'Hatcher'
Genus	Mangifera
Hybrid parentage	'Haden' × 'Brooks'
Cultivar	'Hatcher'
Origin	Florida, US

History

The original tree was grown from seed on the property of nurseryman John Hatcher in Lantana, Florida and was selected during the 1940s.^[1] A 2005 pedigree analysis indicated that Hatcher was likely a cross between the Haden and Brooks cultivars.^[2] John Hatcher's grove continues in operation throughout the decades selling the Hatcher mangoes and trees. Today, the grove is still in operation at its original location and ships mangoes nationwide.^[3]

Examples of Hatcher have been planted at the USDA's germplasm collection,^[4] the Miami-Dade Fruit and Spice Park^[5] in Homestead, Florida.

Description

The Hatcher fruit skin is yellow in color at maturity often with a pink blush. The fruits average over three pounds in weight and are large compared to most mangoes, with an oval shape and lacking a beak. The flesh is fiberless and orange–yellow in color with a mild, sweet flavor.^[6] Hatcher contains a monoembryonic seed, and the fruit typically matures from July to August in Florida.

The trees reach large sizes and are vigorous growers with dense canopies.