Mango
Maha Chanook
History
A Thai hybrid developed in the mid-to-late 20th century in Chiang Mai province, believed to be a cross between the Ivory (Nang Klang Wang) mango and the Florida cultivar Sunset. Also spelled Maha Chanok or Maha Shanook, and sometimes called "Rainbow" or "Banana" mango for its elongated shape and color gradient.
Taste profile
Sweet and floral with a balanced tartness that sets it apart from milder Thai varieties - hints of melon and tangerine, smooth and fiberless. The aroma is distinctive and, depending on the taster, can read as more like turnip or parsnip than a typical mango.
Growing habits
A medium-sized tree, slow to begin bearing but a reliable heavy producer once established, with excellent disease resistance. Mid-season, typically ripening late June through July. The fruit has a notably elongated, curved, "hot dog" shape unlike most other mangoes in a Florida yard.
Shipping
Ships reasonably well. Firm flesh and a longer shelf life than many fiberless varieties makes it more tolerant of handling than soft Florida hybrids.