Brahm Kai Meu Mango Grow Guide

Except for the fruit from my own trees, the Brahm Kai Meu Mango was my favorite mango in 2023.

While Brahm Kai Meu is often enjoyed unripe, the perfectly ripe Brahm Kai Meu Mango that I bought from Tropical Acres Farms had an incredible sweetness and a silky-smooth texture that truly amazed me 🤩

With that being said, this grow guide will cover everything that you need to know about Brahm Kai Meu Mango:

Table of Contents

• Brahm Kai Meu Mango Tree Growth Habit & Fruit Production
• Brahm Kai Meu Mango Flavor Profile
• Brahm Kai Meu Mango Season (And When To Pick)
• Brahm Kai Meu Mango Disease Resistance
• Brahm Kai Meu Mango History
• Brahm Kai Meu Mango Tree For Sale (Where To Find)
• Conclusion

Brahm Kai Meu Mango Tree Growth Habit & Fruit Production

The Brahm Kai Meu Mango is considered a small to medium-sized mango tree.

Brahm Kai Meu Mangos have a moderately vigorous & spreading growth habit that produces a sprawling, open canopy. As a result, Brahm Kai Meu can realistically be kept between 8 – 15 feet tall with annual pruning. Due to the tree’s natural vigor & long lanky branches, Brahm Kai Meu would not do well long-term in containers and would not be considered a “condo” mango.

Brahm Kai Meu’s fruit production consistently ranges from good to heavy. In fact, one of the defining characteristics of Brahm Kai Meu is its long, drooping flower panicles, which contain rather large clusters of fruit 😄

The mangos themselves are small-sized fruits that typically weigh between 0.5 – 1.0 lbs.

Brahm Kai Meu Mango Flavor Profile

Brahm Kai Meu Mangos are considered a Thai Flavored Mango.

Like many Thai mango varieties, Brahm Kai Meu can be consumed both as a green mango and a mature, ripe mango. With that in mind, I’ll be discussing the flavor profile of Brahm Kai Meu at both stages to help you decide how you may enjoy them best.

Beginning with the ripe and mature fruit, slicing into the fruit reveals a deep-orange, fiberless flesh.

The texture is exquisitely smooth, almost butter-like, and incredibly juicy. Its sweetness is accompanied by a delightful honey-sweet floral aroma. In terms of flavor, Brahm Kai Meu offers a level of sweetness akin to candy, reminiscent of pure honey, yet also imbued with a well-balanced note of ‘rich mango’.

On the other end of the spectrum is the unripe stage, which is more commonly consumed in Thailand.

Online, I’ve come across descriptions of the texture being compared to that of a crunchy Granny Smith apple… though I didn’t find this to be the case. Admittedly, it’s possible that I didn’t experience it at the ‘correct level of maturity.’ However, upon trying an unripe Brahm Kai Meu, I found the texture and flavor profile to be more reminiscent of a semi-sweet cucumber – a complete 180-degree shift from the floral sweetness that had impressed me with the ripe fruit.

At the end of the day, Brahm Kai Meu will be most appreciated by those seeking a mango that can be enjoyed at various stages of ripeness, as opposed to a mango that’s only at its peak flavor for a limited window of time.

Side Note: If you like Nam Doc Mai, then you’ll love Brahm Kai Meu 😍

Finally, it’s worth noting that Brahm Kai Meu Mangos produce polyembryonic seeds, which means that planting a seed from a Brahm Kai Meu Mango can yield another Brahm Kai Meu Mango Tree.

Brahm Kai Meu Mango Season (And When To Pick)

Brahm Kai Meu Mangos are considered a mid-season mango (June – July).

The best time to pick Brahm Kai Meu Mangos are when they are mature and beginning to ripen on the tree. From a color perspective, this is when the fruit is beginning to show signs of yellow color break. Brahm Kai Meu is perfectly ripe when the majority of the fruit turns a pale yellowish-green color. 

Aside from color, here are some additional tips to knowing when Brahm Kai Meu Mango is ready to pick:

• Is the fruit adorned with small, distinct lenticels (black dots)?
• Are there beads of sap on the fruit?
• How does the stem look? It’s it drying up near where it connects to the fruit?
• Is the fruit’s skin beginning to stretch?
• Is the fruit beginning to soften ever so slightly?

It’s important to note that when Brahm Kai Meu Mangos reach their full mature size and start to ripen, they have a tendency to readily drop to the ground, particularly when exposed to strong winds.

Moreover, similar to other Thai mango varieties, Brahm Kai Meu is susceptible to fruit splitting following periods of heavy rainfall. To prevent fruit splitting, it’s crucial to maintain regular irrigation, ensuring that the tree remains well-hydrated and the fruit’s skin retains its flexibility. This way, even during heavy rains, the fruit on the tree won’t be overwhelmed by the excessive moisture.

Another option is to harvest the fruit and allow it to ripen on the counter if a significant rain event is forecasted, especially if the fruit is already mature.

Brahm Kai Meu Mango Disease Resistance

Brahm Kai Meu Mango is very resistant to most major mango diseases. This is a major selling point because there are not many mango cultivars that come even close to the level of disease resistance that Brahm Kai Meu has 😄

Brahm Kai Meu Mango History

Also spelled Prahm Kai Meu in Thailand, Brahm Kai Meu is a Thai mango that was introduced to the United States in 1973 by RJ Knight.

Loosely translated, the name ‘Brahm Kai Meu’ suggests that the fruit is so delectable that a Brahmin might consider exchanging their spouse for it. For context, a Brahmin is a member of the highest caste in the traditional Hindu social hierarchy, often associated with priestly pursuits.

Brahm Kai Meu Mango Tree For Sale (Where To Find)

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Conclusion

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