Keitt

Keitt is a late-season Florida mango cultivar that originated in Homestead, Florida, from a seed of the Mulgoba variety planted in the 1930s by Mrs. J. N. Keitt. It is one of the most important late-maturing commercial mangoes, extending the season into late summer and early fall, and is widely grown in Florida, California, Mexico, and Israel. Keitt is prized for its very large size, minimal fiber, and ability to remain firm and green even when fully ripe, which can make ripeness harder to judge by color. It is monoembryonic and propagated by grafting. The sweet, juicy flesh makes it a favorite for fresh eating and processing.