South Florida mango growers hopeful for stronger harvest this season

It's still early, but all signs are pointing to a bounceback mango season.

Why it matters: The sweet and sought-after fruits are the targets of often-hilarious thievery and, more wholesomely, conduits of face-to-face neighborly connection.

• We all have a friend with a mango supplier, either via a backyard tree or a neighbor/acquaintance who shares their bounty every year.

Driving the news: Mango growers are reporting early signs of a healthy harvest this summer after a subpar showing in 2024, Edible South Florida reports.

• On top of the thick flower blooms we told you about in January, mango trees are growing young fruits now, too.

What they're saying: "Our mango crop is looking really, really good at the moment," Fruit and Spice Park horticulturist Louise King told the outlet.

• "We had a great flowering and a wonderful fruit set, so all we have to do now is wait for them to grow, And they are. Day by day. If all goes well, it's looking to be a terrific mango year!

What's next: The mango season typically runs from May to October, per Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.