Alphonso vs All-Time Mango: Which Should You Grow?
Quick answer: Grow Alphonso if you want India's most prized, richly sweet mango in one glorious summer season; grow All-Time mango if you want a grafted variety that fruits in multiple flushes through much of the year. Both are grafted, pot-friendly and fruit within 1-3 years.
Alphonso and All-Time are two of the most popular grafted mango plants for Indian homes — but they suit different growers. Here's how to choose.
Alphonso: the king of mangoes
Alphonso (Hapus) gives the classic saffron-fleshed, intensely sweet mango prized across India. It fruits once a year in summer, and a grafted plant stays compact enough for a large pot.
All-Time: mangoes for much of the year
The All-Time mango is a grafted variety bred to fruit in repeated flushes through much of the year, so you get mangoes across seasons rather than one big harvest.
| Factor | Alphonso | All-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fruiting | Once a year (summer) | Multiple flushes / year |
| Taste | Rich, premium, classic | Sweet, good |
| Best for | Peak-season flavour lovers | Year-round home harvest |
| Pot-friendly | Yes (grafted) | Yes (grafted) |
Side-by-side
Here's the quick comparison for pot growers:
Frequently asked questions
Does All-Time mango really fruit year-round?
It fruits in several flushes across much of the year in warm Indian climates, rather than a single season like Alphonso.
Is Alphonso hard to grow in a pot?
No — a grafted Alphonso mango grows and fruits well in a large 24-inch pot with full sun and monthly feeding.
Which mango is sweeter?
Alphonso is prized for its rich, premium sweetness; All-Time is sweet and pleasant but valued more for frequent fruiting.
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Frequently asked questions
Does All-Time mango really fruit year-round?
It fruits in several flushes across much of the year in warm Indian climates, rather than a single season like Alphonso.
Is Alphonso hard to grow in a pot?
No — a grafted Alphonso mango grows and fruits well in a large 24-inch pot with full sun and monthly feeding.
Which mango is sweeter?
Alphonso is prized for its rich, premium sweetness; All-Time is sweet and pleasant but valued more for frequent fruiting.