| Mangifera 'Pico' | |
|---|---|
 Ripe and unripe pico mangoes fromBulacan | |
| Genus | Mangifera |
| Cultivar | 'Pico' |
| Marketing names | Piko Padero |
| Origin | Philippines |
The Pico mango (also speltpiko), also known aspadero, is avariety ofmango from thePhilippines. Along with theCarabao mango, it is among the most commonly commercially cultivatedmango cultivar in the Philippines.[1]
Pico mangoes are characterized by highly elongated fruits, reaching up to 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in) in length but only around 8 cm (3.1 in) in diameter. It is distinctly flattened in comparison to theCarabao mango. Ripe fruits are pale yellow to light orange in color. The flesh of ripe fruits is sweet, colored rich orange that usually turn reddish near the tips. The flesh is soft but not as soft as Carabao mangoes.[1]
Like other Southeast Asian-type mangoes, Pico mangoes arepolyembryonic, in contrast to Indian-type mangoes. The fruiting season is from May to July.[1]
Pico mangoes are similar in appearance to another native cultivar, the Kabayo or Cabayo mango (lit. "horse mango", not to be confused with thehorse mango which is a different species). Kabayo mangoes are also highly elongated in shape. But Kabayo mangoes are rounder in cross-section (not flattened) with a sloped back similar to a Carabao mango, but with the flesh consistency of a Pico mango.[2]
