Miyazaki Grafted Mango Plant

The Miyazaki mango (also called Egg of the Sun or Taiyo no Tamago in Japanese) is one of the most expensive and premium mango varieties in the world, originally cultivated in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. Here’s a detailed overview of the Miyazaki mango plant and how to grow it:

🌴 Plant Overview

• Scientific name: Mangifera indica (same species as other mangoes)
• Variety name: Miyazaki (a branded cultivar of the “Irwin” mango variety)
• Origin: Miyazaki, Kyushu Island, Japan
• Common names: Miyazaki Mango, Egg of the Sun, Taiyo no Tamago
• Fruit color: Bright red to deep crimson when ripe
• Flavor: Intensely sweet, rich, and aromatic
• Sugar content: Around 15–20% Brix (very high)

🌱 Cultivation Tips

1. Grafting: Start with a grafted sapling from a verified Miyazaki cultivar; seed propagation won’t preserve its premium traits.
2. Greenhouse Cultivation: In Japan, the fruits are grown in greenhouses with temperature and humidity control — crucial for the deep red color and uniform shape.
3. Bagging: Each fruit is usually individually netted and hung to ensure even ripening and prevent blemishes.
4. Pollination: Typically self-pollinating, but assisted pollination can improve yield.
5. Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10) during vegetative growth; switch to a low-nitrogen formula before flowering.
6. Harvesting: Fruits take about 100–120 days from flowering to mature. Ripe fruits fall naturally when fully matured.