Maha Chanook
Maha Chanook
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Maha Chanook is a Thai mango variety believed to be a hybrid between Ivory (Nang Klang Wang) and the Florida cultivar Sunset (generally thought to be the Bokeelia, FL selection). It is sometimes spelled Maha Chinook or Maha Shanook.
The fruit are medium-sized, oblong, and tubular, often compared to a hot-dog shape. Flesh is medium-firm, completely fiberless, and contains a thin monoembryonic seed. Flavor is distinctly Thai, characterized by a sweet, floral profile with a noticeable tart component, setting it apart from milder Thai cultivars such as Nam Doc Mai. The fruit have an excellent aroma and long shelf life.
At maturity, fruit turn yellow with a pronounced pink blush when exposed to sun. Both flowers and fruit exhibit excellent anthracnose resistance, allowing reliable production even in more humid or marginal interior growing areas.
The primary drawback of Maha Chanook is poor precocity. Trees often take longer than average to begin fruiting, likely a trait inherited from Ivory. Once established, however, they become strong and consistent producers.
Trees have a medium vigor, spreading growth habit with long internodes. Early growth can be slow, accelerating after several years. This is not a dwarf variety and requires space and management.
In Florida, Maha Chanook typically ripens late June through July, placing it in the early to mid-season window.
Flavor: Thai
Country: Thailand
Season: Mid
