Question
I read somewhere mango trees will grow fruit opposite of the parents tree. If the parent had delicious fruit then the child would not taste good and vise versa. Is this true with a honey mango?

Answer
Hi Shelly,
Thanx for your question.  That's not necessarily true.  Most fruit trees now are the result of hybridization and grafting.  What happens if you plant a seed from a hybrid, the progeny will most likley NOT resemble the parent and in most cases will be inferior but that doesn't necessarily mean the fruit won't taste good.  Breeders hybridize for many different characteristics including vigor, volume of fruit, color, shape, uniformity, taste, juiciness, ability to keep stored, hardiness, etc.  I have a friend who allowed some peach trees to volunteer from seed and the peaches while not exactly like the parents are every bit as tasty and delightful.  I hope this helps.
Tom