Venus Mango Grow Guide

When looking at flavor and overall production, Venus Mango joins the ranks of other delicious late season mangos including Honey Kiss, M-4, and Beverly.

One could even say that Venus Mango’s bright citrus flavors and balanced tartness are out of this world 😛

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

Table of Contents

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

Venus Mango Tree Growth Habit & Fruit Production

The Venus Mango is considered a medium-sized mango tree.

Venus Mango Trees have a moderately vigorous & upright growth habit that produces an open canopy. As a result, Venus can realistically be kept between 10 – 15 feet tall with annual pruning. With that being said, Venus would not do well long-term in containers and would not be considered a “condo” mango.

Venus often has long branches, which can result in heavy crops breaking entire branches. To prevent this, it’s helpful to tip the branches, creating a shorter and sturdier structure.

Moreover, if there are numerous fruits on individual branches, consider using prop sticks for support. Another option is fruit thinning (2-3 fruits at most per panicle) to prevent the fruit from touching the ground, reducing the risk of pests and diseases.

Speaking of fruit, Venus’s fruit production consistently ranges from average to good. The mangos themselves are unusually round medium-sized fruits that typically weigh between 1 – 2 lbs.

Venus Mango Flavor Profile

Venus Mangos are considered an Indochinese Flavored Mango.

A properly ripened Venus has a slightly citrus and resinous aroma. Cutting into the fruit will reveal deep yellow flesh with a smooth, fiberless, and melting texture, akin to other Indochinese Mangos.

From a flavor perspective, Venus Mango is remarkably sweet with bright citrus notes and subtle hints of coconut undertones. In addition to the zesty orange notes, there’s a gentle tartness that complements the overall sweetness of the fruit.

Furthermore, the flavor complexity is enhanced by the subtle resinous tones, with the resinous flavor being more prominent near the skin. Overall, the flavor is reminiscent of both Lemon Meringue and Zill Indochinese (Zinc)

Finally, it’s worth noting that Venus Mangos produce monoembryonic seeds, which means that planting a seed from a Venus Mango won’t yield another Venus Mango Tree.

Venus Mango Season (And When To Pick)

Venus Mangos are considered a late season mango (July – Aug).

With that being said, the best time to pick Venus 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. Venus is perfectly ripe when the majority of the fruit transitions to an amber yellow color.

Despite sometimes developing a pinkish-red blush, it’s important to remember that a mango’s blush has nothing to do with the fruit’s ripeness. A rule of thumb to remember is that More Sun = More Blush, Less Sun = Less Blush.

Bonus Fact: A ripe Venus also exhibits a unique splotching effect on the fruit. In fact, the fruit was named ‘Venus’ due to its resemblance to the splotchy pattern found on the surface of the planet Venus. This distinct splotching pattern is a surefire way to identify a true Venus 🙂

Nevertheless, it is essential to allow Venus to mature and begin ripening while still on the tree. Picking them too green can sometimes lead to issues with uneven ripening. Additionally, harvesting Venus prematurely can result in the fruit developing a chalky and sour taste, which is quite different from the bright citrus flavors of a perfectly ripe fruit.

With that being said, here are some additional tips to knowing when a Venus Mango is ready to pick:

• Is the fruit beginning to soften?
• How does the stem look? It’s it drying up near where it connects to the fruit?
• Are there beads of sap present on the fruit?
• Is the fruit’s skin beginning to stretch?

Finally, Venus can sometimes experience issues with fruit splitting, especially after heavy rains. This can be frustrating because, unlike mangos such as Valencia Pride that can ripen adequately on the counter, picking Venus early can result in a less than ideal flavor profile.

Venus Mango Disease Resistance

Venus Mangos show good resistance to Anthracnose, but they can be highly susceptible to Bacterial Black Spot.

Venus Mango History

The Venus Mango (original name #33-10) was first propagated in Boynton Beach, Florida by Gary Zill.

Venus is a seedling of Zill Indochinese. It’s pollinating parent is unknown, but is speculated to be Kent or Beverly.

Additionally, Venus is also a sibling to both Sweet Tart & Kathy.

Venus Mango Tree For Sale (Where To Find)

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Conclusion

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