Mango Season India 2026: All Varieties, Timing & Buying Guide
India's mango calendar is a rolling season from March through September — with different varieties peaking at different times. Here's how to eat the best mango available in every month of the 2026 season.
March–April: Alphonso Season Opens
The season opens with Ratnagiri Alphonso in mid-March. Early March fruit is smaller and slightly more acidic — good but not peak. By late March and April, the Alphonso hits its stride: maximum aroma, 22–26° Brix, perfectly sized fruit. This is the window serious buyers prioritise.
April–May: Peak Alphonso + Kesar Begins
April and May are the golden months. Alphonso is at absolute peak. From mid-May, Gir Kesar arrives from Gujarat — its season overlapping beautifully with late-Alphonso. Buying both in May gives you the fullest mango experience of the year.
June–July: Kesar, Imam Pasand, Dasheri
As Alphonso winds down in June, Kesar, Imam Pasand (Hyderabad), and Dasheri (UP) take over. The season doesn't end — it transitions. July is the month for Langra (Varanasi) and Banganapalli (Andhra).
August–September: Late Season
Sindhura, Neelam, and Malgova varieties are available August–September. Quality declines from peak but price drops significantly. Good for bulk pulp and aamras processing.
What Pure Aam Stocks Month by Month
March–June: Ratnagiri Alphonso Premium, Wooden Peti, Karnataka Badami. May–July: Gir Kesar. May–July: Imam Pasand. WhatsApp us at any point in season for current availability.
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