Mango 'Sweet Tart' (Mangifera indica)
Compact Florida Favorite with Rich, Candy-Sweet Flavor
The Sweet Tart Mango is one of the most celebrated new Florida mango cultivars—renowned for its exceptional flavor, high productivity, and manageable size. True to its name, Sweet Tart delivers a candy-like sweetness balanced with a tangy zing, making it one of the most complex and delicious mangoes you’ll ever taste. Its compact, semi-dwarf growth habit makes it perfect for small yards and container growers, while its disease resistance and heavy yields make it a reliable favorite for mango lovers across tropical and subtropical zones.
Why Grow Sweet Tart Mango?
- Incredible flavor: rich, sweet, and tangy with a candy-like finish
- Compact tree: ideal for small yards and container growing
- Heavy producer: reliable yields year after year
- Disease-resistant: bred for Florida’s humid climate
- Excellent for fresh eating, smoothies, desserts, and drying
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun with well-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce to moderate watering once mature. Fertilize with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in spring and summer. Prune lightly after harvest to maintain shape and encourage airflow. Protect young trees from frost; mature trees thrive in USDA Zones 9b–11.
Culinary & Cultural Significance
Sweet Tart Mango quickly became a Florida favorite for collectors and backyard growers alike. Its fruit, with golden flesh free of fiber, is bursting with intense tropical sweetness and just enough tang to balance the flavor. Often eaten fresh off the tree, it also shines in smoothies, sorbets, chutneys, and dried snacks. With its compact habit and unmatched flavor, Sweet Tart is considered one of the top-tier mango varieties for home orchards.