About Nam Doc Mai Mangoes Information
About Nam Doc Mai Mangoes
Nam Doc Mai mangoes are a medium to large varietal, averaging 6 to 7 centimeters in diameter and 12 to 15 centimeters in length, and have an elongated, slender, and curved shape with a prominent beak or point on one end. The variety is heavy for its size, ranging from 250 to 500 grams in weight, and in Thailand, Nam Doc Mai is one of the largest varieties sold in commercial markets. The mango's skin is thin, smooth, and taut, showcasing mostly golden yellow hues when ripe, sometimes blushed with pink accents. Some ripe Nam Doc Mai mangoes may also have green still on the surface. Beyond their coloring, Nam Dok Mai mangoes exhibit small white to pale yellow Lenticels and occasionally develop sugar dots on the skin when mature. Underneath the surface, the yellow flesh is fibreless, fine-grained, silky, and aqueous with a tender, succulent, soft, and melting consistency. The flesh also encases a thin and slender seed. Ripe Nam Doc Mai mangoes release a robust and intoxicating aroma. The variety is known for being one of the sweetest mangoes in Thailand, with sugar levels reaching 17 to 20 Brix , and has a honeyed, sweet, tropical, and floral flavor.
Nam Doc Mai mangoes, botanically classified as Mangifera Indica , are an Asian variety belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. The early to mid-season cultivar is native to Thailand and is one of the most common varieties found in the country. Nam Doc Mai mangoes grow on mid-sized trees reaching over six meters in height, and the variety is a Polyembryonic -seeded cultivar, meaning that the seeds will produce multiple seedlings that will be identical to their parent. Nam Doc Mai mangoes are favored for their size, taste, and consistency, and the Thai variety spread worldwide in the late 20th century, achieving international fame and recognition. Since their introduction worldwide, Nam Doc Mai mangoes have been considered a high-quality dessert cultivar and are commercially grown for fresh eating. Growers favor Nam Doc Mai mangoes for their disease resistance, productive nature, and consistent fruiting, and several variations of the original strain have been developed in breeding, notably Nam Dok Mai No. 4 and Golden Flower Water mangoes. Despite their valued characteristics, Nam Doc Mai mangoes become soft when ripe, creating shipping challenges in commercial cultivation. The variety is also notorious for dropping from the tree when almost ripe. Growers must harvest Nam Doc Mai mangoes when they are mature but still green and place the fruits in individual foam wrapping to protect the delicate surface during transport. Nam Doc Mai mangoes are a versatile variety consumed green or fully ripe in a wide array of fresh and cooked culinary preparations. Diatomaceous Earth
There are more than 30 numbered- types of Nam Doc Mai in Thailand.
The first ones to be introduced to the US in the 1970s by Robert Knight were NDM #8 and 11. These are vigorous, vertical growers and not very precocious. They account for most of the older (talking 30+ year old) NDM trees you’ll find in Florida.
The #4 is now the dominant NDM in the nursery trade here, due to a more compact growth habit and higher precocity. I personally do not like it due to the tendency for fruit splitting.
Arpan Manna - October 18, 2023
I was fade up with the fake names of NDM. Like Golden NDM, White NDM, Yellow NDM, Purple NDM and so on.
1st of all every mango has a unique name as per its characteristics and origin and so on. I am requesting people, please dont change the original name for your benefit.
Every NDM has a unique name as mentioned below.. now i am telling a fun fact that NDM Si muang is also a fake name.. its a given name by THAILAND mango exporters. This purple coloured mango is originally from TAIWAN and the original name is JIN CHING.
Now some people will show me some evidence from thailand nurseries that it is written there as น้ำดอกไม้สีม่วง (Nam Doc Mai Si Muang). Respected people, please dont fooled by thailand mango exporters its originally from Taiwan. It is not even a THAI mango.
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