Haden

Haden is a foundational Florida mango cultivar and the parent of many modern commercial varieties, including Tommy Atkins and Kent. It originated in Coconut Grove, Florida, around 1910 from a seed of the Indian Mulgoba variety planted by Captain John J. Haden, and it launched Florida's mango industry. Haden was one of the first mangoes selected for its bright color and improved shelf qualities compared to older seedling types. It is monoembryonic and propagated by grafting. Though it has been largely superseded commercially by its own offspring, Haden remains popular in home gardens and dooryard plantings for its classic rich flavor and ornamental fruit, and it is a mid-season producer.