Interesting Facts About Mangoes You Didn’t Know About

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Mangoes are not from India. They first appeared there in 5,000 BCE.

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Mango trees are capable of yielding fruit even after 300 years.

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4 to 6 years is roughly how long it takes for a mango tree to bear fruit.

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Not only India but mango is also the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and Philippines.

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The biggest producer of mango is India followed by China and Thailand.

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Mango leaves are considered toxic for cattle feed. Burning their leaves, wood, or debris is also toxic.

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For the longest time, mango was allowed only in royal gardens, until Shah Jahan lifted the limitation.

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There are over 500 varieties of mangoes grown all over the world. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes; their color varies from light green to orange.