Alphonso Hapus Mango Ratnagiri Konkan Maharashtra

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The Alphonso (Hapus) mango from Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg on Maharashtra's Konkan coast is globally celebrated as the King of Mangoes. GI-tagged, it is characterised by saffron-yellow skin, non-fibrous pulp, and intense sweetness. Grown in laterite hill orchards with sea breeze influence, the season runs April-May. Mumbai's wholesale market of Vashi handles millions of crates. Ratnagiri Hapus commands premium prices in Japan, Europe, and Gulf markets.