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Alphonso Mango Season 2026 – Pre-Orders Open for GI-Certified Ratnagiri Hapus
The highly anticipated Alphonso mango season 2026 is here, bringing joy to mango lovers across India and worldwide. Famous for its captivating aroma, golden hue, and signature flavour, the Ratnagiri Alphonso (Hapus) is truly the king of mangoes. To ensure everyone enjoys the best quality fruit, pre-orders open on January 15, with dispatches starting from March 15 onwards.
This pre-booking system allows mango lovers to reserve authentic GI-tagged Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes directly from trusted Konkan farms—ensuring authenticity and quality, seasonal freshness, and farm-to-door assurance.
Benefits of Pre-Ordering Alphonso Mangoes
Each year, the craze for Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes far exceeds supply due to their limited harvest period and high quality standards. By pre-ordering, customers ensure access to genuine, naturally ripened fruit in its prime.
Key advantages to pre-order include:
? Assured supply during prime season
? Faster dispatch once harvesting begins
? Priority for top-grade fruit sourced directly from GI-certified farms
? Stable pricing against seasonal fluctuations
With pre-ordering, customers enjoy assurance knowing their mangoes are secured early.
Advance Booking Starts 15th January
From January 15, customers can make their advance bookings for the 2026 Alphonso mango season. Early reservations help both farmers and customers—enabling smooth planning, fair distribution, and on-schedule deliveries.
During the pre-order phase:
? Limited quantities are offered
? Orders accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
? Only natural ripening and fully matured harvests used
Each mango is harvested naturally, ensuring flavour and texture remain authentic.
Mango Deliveries Begin 15th March
Deliveries start on March 15, coinciding with the natural harvest cycle of Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes. This ensures each box arrives at the perfect stage of ripeness for consumption.
This schedule ensures:
? Fully matured mangoes
? Zero chemical ripening for safety and flavour
? Authentic sweetness and aroma from the Ratnagiri-Devgad region
Deliveries proceed through March to May, depending on harvest conditions and pre-order sequence.
Authentic Sourcing from Ratnagiri and Devgad
The Hapus mango owes its distinctive flavour and fragrance to the fertile coastal soil and ideal microclimate of Ratnagiri and Devgad. All fruits under this programme come from government-registered Alphonso Mangoes orchards in these regions.
Every batch is:
? Handpicked at the right maturity
? Naturally ripened without chemicals
? Sorted and graded for safe transport
? Delivered fresh from farm to home
This authentic sourcing guarantees true Alphonso mangoes with top-tier quality.
Your Mango Delivery Experience
Customers joining the advance booking plan can expect:
? High fruit quality across batches
? Sturdy packaging Alphonso Mangoes to prevent damage
? Timely updates on shipment status
? Farm-direct mangoes from the latest season
Natural differences in size, shape, or colour are expected and prove that fruits are naturally ripened.
Short Harvest Window
The Alphonso mango season typically runs from late March to early June, depending on climate and flowering conditions. Since this fruit is highly seasonal, supply remains limited throughout the harvest.
Key points:
? Limited early and late-season harvests
? Prime season fills up rapidly
? Reservations close once the quota is fulfilled
Booking early is the best way to secure authentic Hapus mangoes.
Who Should Pre-Order
Pre-ordering suits:
? Families who enjoy Alphonso mangoes every year
? Individuals seeking guaranteed quality
? Businesses arranging festive gifting
? Wholesalers managing fixed shipments
This booking system ensures dependability for both personal and commercial needs.
How to Handle Your Mangoes on Delivery
Upon receiving your Alphonso mangoes:
? Keep them at room temperature for gentle ripening
? Refrain from refrigeration until fully ripe
? Enjoy within a few days for optimal flavour and sweetness
Proper handling enhances the authentic Alphonso experience—luscious, fragrant, and buttery.
Conclusion
The Alphonso mango season 2026 marks another vibrant opportunity to savour the famous Ratnagiri Hapus. With pre-orders opening 15th January and deliveries from March 15, customers can book early to relish farm-fresh mangoes straight from Konkan.
Limited in number yet supreme in quality, these mangoes represent the authentic essence of India’s summer. Book now to ensure your mangoes arrive full of aroma this season.