APMC markets across Maharashtra are filling with an abundant stock of Alphonso mangoes

Agriculture Produce Market Committees (APMC) across the state are teeming with an abundant stock of the state’s favourite Alphonso mangoes,  ahead of Maharashtrian New Year Gudi Padwa on Wednesday, Be it APMC Vashi or Dadar, Crawford Market, the aroma of fresh raw green and ripe golden yellow mangoes hold the promise of a special treat this summer.

With favourable weather conditions in 2022 winter, the Alphonso mangoes supply into Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC), Vashi has increased three-fold compared to March 2022 with the fruit from Devgad, Ratnagiri and Raigad in Konkan belt flooding the market, say APMC traders.

The pleasant climate in November and December 2022 when the flowering of the mango occurs has led to abundant supply of the Alphonso, also called the king of mangoes by some.