Alphonso Mango

Thrips invades some parts of Ratnagiri

2010-03-03T04:34:00.000-08:00

Invasion of thrips on alphonso mangoes has been observed in some parts of Ratnagiri district. It has severely affected the economics of alphonso mango. The late harvest from 3rd flowering has been prominently affected. This will result in lower harvest in the month of May. As of now there are very few remedies for this infestation, resulting a sense of helplessness among the farmers.

Alphonso Season 2010

2010-02-11T09:48:00.000-08:00

Now that the winter has been good, all the mango trees are in full bloom.

We expect a decent crop this year. We already have setup a 4 ton Natural Ripening Chamber in Pune. Patwardhan Ambewale has been the foremost retailer in supplying naturally ripened mangoes to all customers. We do not ripen mangoes with carbides and other harmful ripening chemicals like ethryl.

Early mangoes have already arrived in the market from farmers who have used cultar in their farms. We expect the season to begin in mid-March with regular arrivals.

Alphonso mango season delayed further

2008-03-21T03:56:00.000-07:00

Alphonso mango season has been delayed further. We initially had expected that the season will be dealyed and regular arrivals would start from last week of March. But it seems that the season will be delayed further. The arrivals are only expected to go up from Gudhi Padwa onwards and the season in ture sense will begin only by 10th April onwards. The prices have taken a U turn and have gone up in the past week due to weak arrivals in the markets in Pune and Mumbai as also other parts of the country. The demand has risen now as the weather has turned hot and humid. The prices are not expected to soften anytime before 15th April .

The mango season from Ratnagiri and Devgad have proved to be unpredictable as usual.

Alphonso mango season delayed

2008-03-01T11:15:00.000-08:00

I have been on a tour to Devgad on Thursday 28th February 2008.
The cold wave that gripped whole of India in February had affected the mango plantations in Ratnagiri and Devgad. Due to this the season has been delayed. There is the onset of second flowering and the fruits of this flowering are only expected at end of April 2008. There has been some instances of fruit drop due to the onset of second flowering in some places. Thus the arrivals are expected to be marginal in March 2008. The real season will be in April and May this year.

Alphonso Mangoes arrive in Pune and Mumbai

2008-01-27T08:41:00.000-08:00

The first mangoes of the season 2008 have arrived in Pune and Mumbai market.

This time mangoes have arrived in Pune before 26th January. The first crate of mango was sold at a mind boggling price of Rs. 8000.00 (approx 200USD) for 4 dozen and the other crate of 6 doz fetched a price of Rs.10,100.00 (approx 250 USD).

Considering that these are the wholesale prices for raw mangoes the ripened mangoes at retail level could see a price of about Rs.2,500.00 ($63.00)per dozen. These are early arrivals and prices will come down once regular season starts. This year winter has set in early thus flowering was intiated early. Also due to favourable weather conditions till now the season is expected to be good this year.

If you desire to buy the first alphonso mangoes you can mail me at buymangoes at gmail dot com
for more information.

Beginning of new mango season 2008

2007-12-24T10:57:00.000-08:00

Hello All Mango Lovers around the world!
Its flowering time for alphonso mangoes in Ratnagiri and Devgad. We all expect a good crop this year. The trees are blooming with flowers and the distinct smell has filled the atmosphere.
We have some new ideas for the coming season starting April 2008 to serve all our customers better. See you soon.

Alphonso season ending soon

2007-05-14T00:21:00.000-07:00

The alphonso mango season is coming to an end. Already Devgad mango season has ended. Now the season of Ratnagiri alphonso mangoes is also expected to end by 15th May. There will be minor arrivals till end of May or till the rain starts in Ratnagiri ie around 20th May.

The season from Alibag and Bankot has started. These are also expected to end by 25th May.

The season for Valsad mangoes has started.
Then only Valsad season will remain till the monsoon reaches there. It is expected to arrive in the market till 1st or 2nd week of June.

Start of the alphonso mango season 2007

2007-02-28T23:54:00.000-08:00

Its almost time for the Indian mango season to start this year.

Some alphonso mangoes from Ratnagiri have already arrived in the market. These are early arrivals and are fetching a good premium. Prices even upto Rs.9,000.00 for a box of 4 doz. mangoes.
The regular season is expected to start late this year due to rains continuing for a long time after the normal monsoon. Showers were reported in the Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg district as late as December this year. Thus delaying the flowering time.
Alphonso Mango lovers are in for a good time as a good overall crop is expected from mid May to June. Till the advent of the monsoon. This is the time when prices are expected to be at the bottom.
Season starts from mid April2007 and arrivals from the konkan region are expected to be regular for the alphonso variety. Dispatches by http://www.buymangoes.com are expected to begin from April 15, 2007 onwards.

All about Indian mangoes especially Alphonso mangoes from Ratnagiri and Devgadh for mango lovers, traders, retailers from all over the world

2005-05-30T01:24:00.000-07:00

Today is May 30th, 2005. Its almost end of the mango season for Ratnagiri mangoes. I think this is a appropriate time to start my blog as I will be able to dedicate some time as the season is almost ending. I am putting this blog for all the mango lovers. By that I mean all people who are connected to mangoes in one way or other. Farmers, traders, and ofcourse all the people who love to eat manogoes. I am looking forward for exchange of information related to mangoes from all over the world.