Quick answers about ordering, shipping and ripening Florida mangoes from Merritt Island Mangoes. Still have a question? Contact us.
About our farm
Where can I buy rare Florida mangoes online?
Right here. Merritt Island Mangoes is a small family grove in Merritt Island, Florida, run by Chris Haynes. We sell boxes picked from our own trees, including hard-to-find varieties like Edgar, Pram Kai Mea, Orange Essence, Lemon Zest and Giselle, as 2027 pre-orders with USPS Priority shipping included to the lower 48 (except California). See Rare & Collector mangoes.
Where is Merritt Island Mangoes located?
We're in Merritt Island, Florida, on the Space Coast in Brevard County. We're a mail-order grower with no storefront, so the best way to get our fruit is to order online and we'll ship it to you.
Ordering and pre-orders
How do mango pre-orders work?
You pick a variety and a box size, check out, and your box is reserved from our 2027 harvest. Each variety ships when it ripens on our trees, and we email you before your box ships. Browse all varieties.
Why are your mangoes sold only as pre-orders?
Every mango comes from our own trees, and supply is limited. Pre-orders let us plan the harvest so each box goes to someone who reserved it. Orders are filled first come, first served.
Do you have a store I can visit?
No. We're a mail-order grower with no storefront; you order online and we ship to your door. In season we also sell fruit roadside in Merritt Island.
Do you sell mangoes roadside in Merritt Island?
Yes. During mango season we also sell fruit roadside in Merritt Island, Florida. Online pre-orders are the only way to reserve a specific variety and box.
Can I cancel my pre-order?
Yes, any time before your box ships. Email us and we'll refund the purchase price minus a $10 cancellation fee. Once a box has shipped, it can't be cancelled.
Prices and boxes
How much does a box of mangoes cost?
Classic varieties are $147 for a small box and $197 for a large box. Rare varieties are $197 small and $247 large. Shipping to the lower 48 states (except California) is included in the price. See Rare & Collector mangoes.
What box sizes do you offer?
We offer a Small Box (4–5 lb) and a Large Box (8–10 lb). Boxes are sold by weight, so the number of mangoes varies with the size of each variety.
How many mangoes are in a box?
It depends on the variety, because boxes are sold by weight. Small-fruited varieties like Little Gem fill a box with more pieces; large ones like Kent, often 1–2 lb each, mean fewer pieces.
What makes a rare variety rare?
Rare varieties are hard to find and grown by few growers, and we grow them in smaller quantities, so they're priced higher. Many come from Gary Zill's Florida breeding program, and a few come from Thailand and Myanmar. Both tiers grow on the same Merritt Island trees with the same care.
Shipping
Is shipping included in the price?
Yes. Every price includes free USPS Priority shipping (usually 2–3 days) to addresses in the lower 48 states except California.
Which states do you ship to?
We ship to the lower 48 states except California. We can't ship to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, or addresses outside the U.S.
Can you ship mangoes to California?
No. California has rules on fruit shipped in from other states, so California addresses are blocked at checkout. We're sorry we can't send boxes there.
Do you ship to Alaska or Hawaii?
No. We ship only to the lower 48 states (except California), so we can't send boxes to Alaska or Hawaii.
When will my mangoes ship?
Your box ships when your variety ripens on our trees during the 2027 season, which runs roughly May through September. Each product page shows the expected window, and we email you before your box ships. Full details are on our Shipping & Pre-Orders page.
Seasons
When is Florida mango season?
On our Merritt Island trees, mango season runs roughly May through September. Each variety has its own window: Valencia Pride leads off in May–June, July is our busiest month, and Venus and Giselle finish the season in September.
Which mangoes ripen first and last?
Valencia Pride is usually first (May–June), followed in June by Super Julie, Edgar, Philippine, Pram Kai Mea and Sweet Tart. Venus and Giselle are our latest, ripening in September.
What does "season TBD" mean on a product?
It means we're still confirming when that variety ripens on our trees. You can still pre-order it; it will ship sometime in our May–September season, and we'll email you before it ships.
Harvest shortfalls
What happens if the harvest for my variety comes up short?
Harvests depend on weather and the trees, and orders are filled in the order they're received. If we can't fill your box, you choose a substitute variety or store credit for the full amount of that box. We don't give cash refunds for short harvests.
After delivery
How do I ripen my mangoes?
Leave them at room temperature until they give slightly to gentle pressure and smell sweet at the stem end. Color isn't a reliable sign of ripeness for many varieties. Don't refrigerate mangoes before they're ripe.
How should I store ripe mangoes?
Once ripe, refrigerate them to hold them a few extra days. For longer storage, peel, cube and freeze the flesh for smoothies and desserts.
Why did my mangoes arrive firm?
Mangoes often travel firm, which helps them ship well. Let them finish on the counter for a few days until they soften slightly and smell fragrant.
What if my box arrives damaged?
Contact us with clear photos of the box and the affected fruit within 48 hours of delivery, and we'll make it right with store credit or a replacement box. We don't give cash refunds for damaged fruit. See our Refund Policy for details.
Black sapote and sapodilla
Do you sell any fruit besides mangoes?
Yes. Along with our mangoes, we have two tropical fruits in stock and shipping now: Black Sapote (the "chocolate pudding fruit") and Sapodilla (chicozapote). Each is $147 for a 4–5 lb box with USPS Priority shipping included to the lower 48 (except California). Unlike our mangoes, these aren't pre-orders.
How do I ripen black sapote and sapodilla?
Black sapote ships firm and green. Leave it at room temperature until the skin darkens and the fruit feels very soft, like an overripe avocado; that's when the flesh turns to chocolate pudding. Sapodillas are ready when they give to gentle pressure, like a ripe kiwi. Don't eat them hard, since unripe sapodilla is astringent, and remove the shiny black seeds.
Gifts
Can I send mangoes as a gift?
Yes. Enter the recipient's address as the shipping address at checkout; it must be in the lower 48 states and not in California. Since boxes ship when the variety ripens, let the recipient know a box is coming.