RP Mango Named By Guinness As World’s Heaviest
World's Heaviest Mango
The largest mango which won the “Pinaka” contest in the SUNDAYAG 2009 in Cagayan de Oro last year has been confirmed by the Guinness World Records (GWR) as the heaviest mango in the world, breaking the previous record held by an entry from Hawaii.
The mango weighs 3.5 kilos with a length of 30 cms. and a diameter of 50 cms. The fruit is owned by spouses Sergio and. Ma. Socorro M. Bodiongan from Barangay Tubod, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Region 10. Bodiongan said the mango tree was planted in 1992 and started to bear fruit in 1996. She said she got the seedling from her friend Mila Marquez who got a grafted “Florida Keitt” variety from Davao City. During every harvest the average weight of the mango fruit ranges from 1.5 kilos to 2.5 kilos . The spouses never attempted to sell or make money out of their large mangoes but instead gave some to their friends, officemates and bosses. The spouses said that they wanted to share this blessing to other people who are always amazed of the size of the extraordinary mango.
The spouses’ entry to the GWR was recognized on Dec. 19, 2009 and was given the official certificate last Jan. 13 as the heaviest mango in the world.
By Suzy May Roa
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February 8th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
I will just correct something. The contest is dubbed as “SUNDAYAG 2009″ and not as printed “Sunday AG 2009″ it is a typographical error SUNDAYAG in our dialect is the display of products such as fruits and vegetables. Thank You…
February 8th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
February 9th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
We are interested in seeds,plants of such mango.
So,pls,introduce us mango plant developers and innovators.
Thanks and regards,
Noor Muhammad
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February 16th, 2010 at 1:53 am
You may contact me at 6345335 or email me at mb_capit@yahoo.com
Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Capit, Mary Joey
March 3rd, 2010 at 5:33 am
Sorry for the delayed reply you can contact Mrs. and Mr. Bodiongan at 09177162865. This is their mobile number…
March 3rd, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Thank you for the info.