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Tommy Atkins

Tommy Atkins

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Tommy Atkins traces its origins to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where it was selected in the early 1920s from a Haden seedling by Thomas H. Atkins. Although repeatedly dismissed by the Florida Mango Forum for its fiber content and relatively mild flavor, Atkins recognized qualities that others overlooked—namely exceptional color, durability, shelf life, and extremely heavy production. Those traits ultimately reshaped the global mango industry.

Despite early criticism, Tommy Atkins proved ideal for large-scale commercial production. It was widely planted in south Florida and later exported throughout Latin America, where it became the backbone of the international mango trade. Today, it remains the most common mango found in supermarkets worldwide, a testament to its reliability rather than its eating quality.

The fruit is oval, medium to large in size, and visually striking, developing a deep crimson-red blush over a green to yellow background. The flesh is yellow, firm, and moderately fibrous, surrounding a monoembryonic seed. Flavor falls squarely in the classic group and is generally mild, though tree-ripened fruit grown locally are notably better than most commercial imports, which are often harvested too early.

Trees are vigorous and upright with an open canopy, making them challenging to keep small. They are highly productive and show strong anthracnose resistance, allowing them to perform well even under less-than-ideal growing conditions. Fruit can show some susceptibility to bacterial spot and rot fungi, though pressure varies by location and season.

In Florida, Tommy Atkins is considered a mid-season mango, typically ripening from late June through July.

Flavor – Classic
Country – Florida, USA
Season – Mid

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