1 1

Totapuri / Bangolara / Sandersha

Totapuri / Bangolara / Sandersha

$0.00 USD
$0.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Totapuri—sometimes spelled Totapari and also known as Bangalora or Sandersha—originates from southern India, where it is grown on a large commercial scale, primarily for green (unripe) consumption. The variety was introduced to the United States in 1901 under the name Sandersha and quickly gained attention for its ability to fruit reliably in south Florida. While productive, its ripe eating quality was considered mediocre, which limited commercial adoption for fresh consumption.

Totapuri’s lasting significance lies in its genetic influence. It is the parent of the Brooks mango, making it an important ancestor of several major commercial cultivars, including Keitt, Kent, and Hatcher.

The fruit are large and elongated, with a distinctive oblong, curved shape and a pronounced raised stem end. At maturity they turn yellow with a noticeable pink blush. The flesh is yellow with slight fiber and carries a mild Indian/West Indian flavor, but the fruit is rarely eaten ripe. Instead, Totapuri is prized at the crunchy green stage, where it is commonly consumed with salt, chili, or used in pickles and chutneys. The seed is long and monoembryonic.

Trees are very vigorous, with a spreading, somewhat spindly growth habit and an open canopy. The variety is highly susceptible to rot fungi when fruit are allowed to ripen, which further reinforces its traditional use as a green mango rather than a dessert fruit.

Totapuri is considered a mid- to late-season mango, typically ripening from late July through August.

Flavor: Indian / West Indian
Country: India
Season: Late

View full details