Saudi Arabia’s Jazan recognized for its 60 mango varieties
Mangoes were first grown in the region in 1982 when the Argricultural Research Center started growing varieties from the US, Egypt, and Australia to see how they would grow in the region, according to the Saudi Press Agency. It appeared that all varieties of mango grew well in Jazan.
According to www.arabnews.com, the research center continued to introduce new varieties of mango from several countries around the world until 60 varieties were grown in the region. The Jazan region produces 30,000 tons of mangoes annually.
