Select Tian Mango

Select Tian Mango

　　　Select Tian Mango is a local specialty product. In 1530, a villager brought back seeds from elsewhere and planted them at a local place called Baishi (a local name), hence it is also known as Baishi Mango. It has been cultivated continuously ever since. Select Tian Mango is renowned for its small seed, high sugar content, minimal fiber, and exceptional aroma, making it highly sought after by merchants near and far. But after many vicissitudes, only more than 20 old trees remain, with trunks measuring 50–70 centimeters in diameter, most of which have aged and bear fruit at low rates. Starting in 1991, the Xuantian Management Area of Zhaiwu Town, Heshan City, assigned dedicated personnel to carefully manage the old mango trees planted by their predecessors, and organized the whole village to newly plant over 250 acres of high-quality mango trees. These new trees have high fruiting rates, large fruit size, abundant yields, and taste that is no less excellent than that of the old trees. (In 1994, the harvest reached 50 tons, yielding an income of 60,000 yuan; in 1995, the yield increased to 150 tons, with an income of 150,000 yuan.)