Located east of I-95 in Boynton Beach, this planting of mangos dating from 1955 is close enough to the ocean to benefit from good air circulation which minimizes the effects of fungus, so we omit fungicides, as well as insecticides. Often the bloom and fruit is adversely affected by organisms we don't counteract so we are thankful for what sets and matures when freezes, thunderstorms, & hurricanes
permit us to have a harvest. Most of our fruit is sold as fully mature, meaning that it is nearly ripe on the tree. Some late maturing varieties (Keitt, Kent, for example) must be picked before showing signs of ripeness due to how they ripen from the seed and often spoil internally if left too long on the tree. Many varieties are picked as they turn ripe color on the tree, and these fruit are in high demand because they are at their peak of flavor potential. All are handled carefully to prevent bruising, using bamboo poles with bags attached to pick high hanging fruit to prevent damage from dropping . Having experience with my father, Laurence H. Zill , 1913-2000, in the propagation of mango trees, where selecting superior varieties was continuous, I continue such efforts in the space available to me. Many of my trees are in various stages of being top worked to varieties that become available. This causes overall fruit production to be relatively low for the area involved, but it does provide a sampling of different textures and flavors in various sizes, shapes, and colors of mangos when they are available. Not all my trees are of productive size, and even when they grow large enough, they may not have fruit every year, or enough fruit to offer them for sale. I may choose to eliminate a variety to make space for another, so I only list those with fruit available this season, beginning with those that ripen first. Our hours of operation are as follows:
Sunday through Thursday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm (daylight hours)
Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (daylight hours)
Our prices:
Most picked mangoes - $2.00/pound We do sell some "special" varieties and some that are extremely limited in quantity or in high demand for $3.00/pound. We sell drops and second for $1.00 - $1.50/pound. We also sell grafted mango trees of selected varieties upon special request. We are not a nursery, we do not stock any plants for sale on the premises. Saturday ALWAYS CLOSED
