Mango season reaps sweet results this summer in Tiruchi
The mango season in Tiruchi has been successful this year, with various varieties available in the market. Farmers are facing challenges due to climate change, prompting some to switch to more resilient crops. Premium mango varieties are selling at varying prices, reflecting their popularity and demand.
- ▪The mango season has seen a good yield in Tiruchi, with several varieties flooding the markets.
- ▪Approximately 1,900 hectares are under mango cultivation in the district, with 750 hectares reaching the end of their yield stage.
- ▪Farmers are increasingly shifting to high-yield alternatives due to climate change affecting traditional mango varieties.
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The mango season has had a good run in Tiruchi this year, with several varieties such as Baganapalli, Senthooram, Neelam and Imam Pasand flooding the markets in recent weeks.“There are at least 1,900 hectares under mango cultivation in Tiruchi district, with the majority concentrated in the Marungapuri block. Approximately 750 hectares of mango farms have reached the end of yield stage. Rumani, the last variety of the mango season, is being cultivated on 30 hectares. It will be available until mid-June to early July,” a Department of Horticulture official told The Hindu.The premium Imam Pasand, known for its balanced sweet and tart taste profile, is selling at ₹200 per kilo, while Malgova and Baganapalli are selling at ₹120 and ₹80 respectively at the Thathachariar Gardens in…
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