The Australian R2E2 mango is a large, premium mid-season mango variety known for its vibrant red blush and long shelf life.

Key Characteristics:

Appearance: Large and round with a lemon-yellow to orange-yellow skin and a signature bright red or red-orange blush (often called “Jumbo Red”).

Flesh & Texture: Bright yellow to deep orange, firm, juicy, and low-fibre (nearly fiberless).

Flavor: Sweet, mild, and fresh with subtle citrus notes.

Season: Mid-to-late harvest season in Australia, typically running from October to February.

Origins & Background

History: Selected in 1982 at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Bowen Research Facility in Queensland, Australia.

Name Origin: Derived from the exact tree location (Row 2, Elestock/Experiment 2 in the field).

Lineage: Developed as a seedling progeny of the Florida variety Kent.

Market Status: It ranks as one of Australia’s popular commercial and export varieties, widely shipped to markets like Singapore, China, Japan, and the Middle East.