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Bombay / Pairi / Raspuri

Bombay / Pairi / Raspuri

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Bombay is a mango cultivar synonymous with the Indian Pairi (also spelled Paheri), and known as Raspuri in Karnataka, southwestern India. It was introduced to Jamaica in the 1860s under the name Bombay and has occasionally been referred to as “Peters” during British colonial rule. After earlier failed introductions in the 1880s, Bombay was successfully introduced to Florida around 1900. It is believed to be a parent of several Florida cultivars, including possibly Jakarta, Bailey’s Marvel, Zill, and is a confirmed parent of the hybrid Zill 36-43.

Trees are extremely vigorous with a dense, spreading growth habit. Flowering can be inconsistent in Southeast Florida, and the cultivar is prone to diseases such as powdery mildew, though fruit show strong resistance to bacterial black spot.

The fruit are small, round, and may develop a light red or orange blush at maturity. Flesh is rich, resinous, completely fiberless, and contains a monoembryonic seed. Bombay is considered a classic example of the Indian/West Indian flavor group.

In South Florida, Bombay is a midseason mango, typically ripening in late June through July.

Flavor - Indian/West Indian

Country - India, but popular in Jamaica

Season - Mid

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