Product Name: Sijimi Mango (Four Seasons Honey Mango / Off-Season Mango)
Description:
Sijimi Mango, also known as Four Seasons Honey Mango or Off-Season Mango, is a premium mango variety (Mangifera indica L. 'Sijimi') developed by Guangxi University and the Guangxi Baise National Agricultural Science and Technology Park. It was selected and domesticated from the "Four Seasons" mango germplasm introduced from Thailand in 1990, with 1,700 seedlings first planted for demonstration in Baise in 2003. The variety was officially certified by the Guangxi Crop Variety Approval Committee in June 2011 (Approval No.: Gui Shen Guo 2011006) .
A Mango That Owns the Off-Season:
The defining feature of Sijimi Mango is its exceptional off-season production capability. Through a specialized cultivation system of "April pruning, June–September flowering, and October–December harvest," the fruit's maturity period can be precisely regulated to October through March of the following year — perfectly bypassing the peak mango season of May to October and filling the autumn-winter fresh mango market gap in China . This strategic timing allows growers to supply fresh, high-quality mangoes when competition is minimal, with farm-gate prices reaching up to 11 yuan per kilogram — several times higher than peak-season prices .
Appearance & Flavor:
The fruit is long-oval in shape, with an average weight of 200–300 grams (230g in breeding trials). The skin is grayish-green near physiological maturity and turns bright yellow after ripening . Inside, the flesh is orange-yellow, fine-textured, and juicy, with a medium fiber content and a rich, honey-like aroma. Soluble solids content reaches 17.6%–18% under standard cultivation, with premium fruit achieving 20%–24% Brix . The edible rate ranges from 65% to 83%, and the seed is thin, elongated, and polyembryonic, with over 60% of fruits harvested after September showing no kernel or an underdeveloped kernel .
Key Commercial Advantages:
Off-Season Market Window – Harvested from October to March, filling the autumn-winter mango gap
High Sugar, Rich Aroma – 17.6%–24% Brix with a concentrated honey-like fragrance
Early Bearing & High Yield – Fruits in year 3, with mature trees yielding 56.8 kg per tree and demonstration orchards averaging 23,050 kg/ha
Cultivation Without Growth Hormones – Production in Baise is achieved without the use of growth hormones, ensuring a safe, healthy fruit
Excellent Storage Life – Firm, dense flesh with a 20-day shelf life, suitable for fresh sales, processing, and pick-your-own operations
Strong Stress Tolerance – Resistant to stem-end rot, moderately resistant to anthracnose and bacterial black spot; drought-tolerant