If you have ever wondered why mangoes are only available during summer and not year-round, you’re not alone.
Mangoes are tropical fruits and require a long, hot summer season with lots of sunlight to ripen properly.
Mangoes grow only in summer because warm and humid conditions are needed to develop correctly.
The trees grow best in tropical climates with lots of sunshine and higher temperatures. Mango trees need several months of hot, humid weather to produce sweet, ripe fruit.
The hot, dry temperatures prevent fruits from maturing too soon and also help protect mango trees from pests and diseases that could destroy the crop.