Edgar is a sought-after Florida mango from Gary Zill's breeding program, prized by collectors. It has fiberless but fairly firm flesh with an intensely sweet, complex, classic Florida flavor. On our Merritt Island trees it ripens in June.
Where does Edgar come from?
Edgar came from Gary Zill's program in Boynton Beach, Florida. Tropical Acres Farms notes it was once thought to be an Edward × Gary cross, which is where the name “Ed-Gar” comes from, but they now consider it more likely a Zill-80 seedling.
What does Edgar taste like?
Tropical Acres Farms calls it “a very high quality classic subacid-type flavor.” In plain terms: rich and sweet without much acidity. The flesh is fiberless but quite firm, so it slices cleanly and holds its shape on a plate.
How do you know when Edgar is ripe?
Because the flesh is firm, Edgar can feel a little firmer than other varieties even when ripe. Go by aroma: when the stem end smells sweet and the fruit gives slightly, it's ready. Keep it at room temperature until then.
What else ripens with Edgar?
June is a busy month on our trees. Super Julie, Philippine, Pram Kai Mea and Sweet Tart usually ripen around the same time.
Read more in our grower's guides to Pram Kai Mea and Sweet Tart.
How to order
Edgar is a Rare & Collector variety: $197 for a Small Box (4–5 lb) or $247 for a Large Box (8–10 lb), with USPS Priority shipping (2–3 days) included to the lower 48 states except California. We can't ship to Alaska, Hawaii or U.S. territories. It's a pre-order for the 2027 season, and it usually ripens in June on our trees. If the harvest comes up short, you can choose a substitute variety or store credit for the full amount. Pre-order Edgar mangoes.
Sources: Tropical Acres Farms variety notes (tropicalacresfarms.com). Season timing is from our own trees in Merritt Island, Florida.