Daily life in Cambodia

From Flower to Mango

Posted by Charles on

Last year I shared the wonders of mango season with you. This year is a bit different. Our new house has two mango trees so it’s given us a closer perspective on the delicious fruit and it’s growth.

Mangos start as these dusty yellow flowers.
Here’s a closer view of the mango flowers.
From the flowers come tiny little green fruit.
The tiny green fruit grow very slowly during the cool season.
Then, during the dry season, they begin to grow into the familiar mango shape but many fall off before ripening.
Charlotte harvesting mangos from the balcony.
Then they fill out and slowly ripen. Some we harvest, some fall from the tree!
Delicious! Even though it’s dry season and very hot, mangos make it the best time of the year!

It’s been a blessing to have mangos raining down on us during this latest COVID-19 outbreak. I think of the words of the hymn, “I sing the goodness of the Lord, who filled the earth with food.”

Catherine eating mango enthusiastically.

2 Comments Add yours

  1. Rose Graber says:
    March 26, 2021 at 8:34 am

    Reminds me of Brazil! We also had mango trees in the yard! Absolutely yummy!!!

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  2. Linda Conklin says:
    March 26, 2021 at 11:43 am

    How wonderful to have such a yummy fruit growing in your yard. I know you are all enjoying those delicious mangoes

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