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Mangoes

芒果 · mangga

Mangoes in October (this month)

Look for Australia, Brazil

These origins are in fresh-crop season. Thailand is stored fruit.

ThailandPhilippinesIndiaPakistanTaiwanJapanMalaysiaAustraliaPeruBrazilMexico
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (2)
AU
AustraliaNorthern Territory, Queensland
Fresh crop
R2E2, Kensington Pride (Calypso), Honey Gold
Harvest just started
Darwin starts in Sep–Oct, then Queensland runs to February. The best option when Asian mangoes are off season.
BR
BrazilSão Francisco Valley
Fresh crop
Tommy Atkins, Palmer, Keitt
New crop, harvest 1 month in
Irrigated orchards mean year-round output, peaking Sep–Dec.
Stored or late season (1)
TH
ThailandChachoengsao, Phitsanulok
Stored
Nam Dok Mai, Mahachanok, Kiew Savoy
About 7 months since harvest
Main season Mar–Jun. Off-season growing keeps some Thai mangoes on shelves all year.
Skip this month (8)
PH
PhilippinesGuimaras, Pangasinan
Off season
Carabao (Manila super mango)
Not shipping now
Peak Mar–Jun. Very sweet with a smooth, fibre-free flesh.
IN
IndiaRatnagiri, Devgad
Off season
Alphonso, Kesar
Not shipping now
A short Apr–Jun window. Alphonso is the most sought after and sells out quickly.
PK
PakistanSindh, Punjab
Off season
Sindhri, Chaunsa
Not shipping now
Summer mangoes Jun–Sep, filling the gap after Indian Alphonso.
TW
TaiwanPingtung, Tainan
Off season
Irwin (Aiwen), Jinhwang
Not shipping now
May–Aug. Irwin is red-skinned and very fragrant.
JP
JapanMiyazaki, Okinawa
Off season
Taiyo no Tamago (Irwin)
Not shipping now
Greenhouse-grown luxury mangoes, Apr–Jul. Priced as gifts.
MY
MalaysiaPerlis
Off season
Harumanis
Not shipping now
A short Apr–Jun season. Mostly sold within Malaysia but sometimes seen here.
PE
PeruPiura
Off season
Kent
Not shipping now
Nov–Mar. Large, sweet Kent mangoes shipped by sea.
MX
MexicoSinaloa, Chiapas, Nayarit
Off season
Ataulfo (Honey), Kent, Tommy Atkins
Not shipping now
Ataulfo from the south Feb–Jul, then Kent from the north into September. Rare in Singapore.

How to pick at the shelf

  • SmellA strong, sweet smell at the stem end.
  • FeelGives slightly, like a ripe peach.
  • ColourNot reliable. Some varieties stay green when ripe.
  • AvoidBlack patches and shrivelled skin.

At home

KeepCounter, then fridge
LastsRipen 2–5 days, then 3–5 days

Ripen at room temperature in a paper bag. Only chill once it smells sweet and gives slightly.

Brand or variety on the label

Nam Dok MaiMahachanokCarabaoAlphonsoKesarSindhriChaunsaIrwinHarumanisR2E2Kensington PrideCalypsoHoney GoldKentTommy AtkinsAtaulfo (Honey)
Buying tips (3)
  • Asian mangoes peak Mar–Aug. From September to February, Australian mangoes are usually the freshest choice.
  • Smell the stem end: a strong, sweet smell means it's ready. Skin colour isn't reliable across varieties.
  • Thai mangoes can be found all year, but outside Mar–Jun they're off-season fruit and less consistent.

Common questions

When is mangoes season in Singapore?
Thailand: Mar–Jun; Philippines: Mar–Jun; India: Apr–May; Pakistan: Jun–Aug; Taiwan: May–Jul; Japan: Apr–Jun; Malaysia: Apr–May; Australia: Oct–Feb; Peru: Dec–Feb; Brazil: Sep–Dec; Mexico: Mar–Aug. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's mangoes is best in October?
Look for Australia, Brazil.
How do I pick a ripe mangoes?
Smell: A strong, sweet smell at the stem end. Feel: Gives slightly, like a ripe peach. Colour: Not reliable. Some varieties stay green when ripe. Avoid: Black patches and shrivelled skin.
How should I store mangoes?
Counter, then fridge. Lasts Ripen 2–5 days, then 3–5 days. Ripen at room temperature in a paper bag. Only chill once it smells sweet and gives slightly.

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