Kent

Kent is a Florida mango cultivar that originated in Coconut Grove, Florida, from a seed of the Brooks variety planted by Leith D. Kent, with the tree first fruiting in the 1940s. It has become one of the most important commercial export mangoes, widely grown in Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil for shipment to the United States and Europe. Kent is a late-season variety valued for its large size, minimal fiber, and rich flavor, making it a favorite for both fresh eating and drying. Because it is monoembryonic, it is propagated by grafting. The dense, juicy flesh holds up well in transport and freezing, and it is commonly sold in supermarkets during the late summer season.