India remains the main producer of mangoes. Did you know that India grows more mangoes than all its other fruits combined. Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand are the other main countries in the world where mangoes are grown. It is said that the Lord Buddha himself was given a mango grove in which he could find cool and shady repose and mango flowers and fruits have since been incorporated into certain ceremonies of Theravada Buddhism. Mango tree can get as tall as 100 ft.
Mango tree belongs to the same family as poison ivy.
Mango is called king of the fruits. The color of mangoes vary depending on the variety, and some people believe it does not indicate ripeness or a better flavor. But I prefer a mango to be bright yellow. A ripe mango will yield to slight pressure when held between your hands and will emit a fruity aroma from the stem end of the fruit. It is hard to say exactly how many varieties of mangoes are in world.