Our Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango Saplings are sourced exclusively from the Ratnagiri region of Maharashtra, India. Our customers appreciate this variety, and we have some who have been buying from us for many years. They are known for their unique sweet-tangy flavor and juicy texture, making them a popular choice for any occasion. The farmers take great care to ensure that each mango is grown to perfection and picked at the right time to ensure maximum freshness and flavor. Order now to experience the difference!
Ratnagiri Alphonso
Origin
The variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque, a distinguished militarian and viceroy of Portuguese India from 1509 to 1515.Jesuit missionaries introduced grafting on mango trees in Portuguese Goa, to produce varieties like Alphonso. In 1563, Garcia da Orta wrote of Alphonsos grown in Portuguese Bombay, which were to be presented to the governor (viceroy) in Goa. Alphonso is also one of the most expensive varieties of mango,and is grown mainly in the Konkan region of western India.and also grown in Valsad and Navsari district of south Gujarat.
Plantation of Alphonso mangoes
Description
The Alphonso mango is a seasonal fruit harvested from mid-April through the end of June.The time from flowering to harvest is about 90 days, while the time from harvest to ripening is about 15 days.The fruits generally weigh between 150 and 300 grams (5.3 and 10.6 oz), have a rich, creamy, tender texture and delicate, non-fibrous, juicy pulp.As the fruit matures, the skin of an Alphonso mango turns golden-yellow with a tinge of red across the top of the fruit.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphonso_mango