The Saranga mango also known as Sarhi is a premium rare variety of mango primarily grown in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal India Historically it holds a place of prestige legends suggest it was named after the Sarangi players who performed at the courts of the Nawabs where this mango was a prized delicacy
Below is a detailed description of its characteristics
1 Fruit CharacteristicsTaste amp Aroma It is famous for its intense sweetness high sugar content and a rich alluring tropical fragrance It is often described as a dessertclass mango
Texture The pulp is fiberless smooth and creamy providing a meltinthemouth experience
Appearance The fruit is typically small to mediumsized weighing between 150g and 250g When ripe the skin turns a vibrant goldenyellow
Skin It has relatively thin skin which makes it easy to peel but also contributes to a delicate shelf life
2 Tree amp Growth FeaturesSize The tree is relatively compact making it an excellent choice for home gardens small orchards and even highdensity planting
Fruiting It is an earlyfruiting variety grafted saplings often begin bearing fruit within 2 to 3 years of planting
Resilience The variety is known to be somewhat droughttolerant once established and shows better resistance to certain common pests compared to some commercial varieties
3 Season amp AvailabilityHarvest Period It is a midseason variety
Peak Months Flowering typically occurs from January to March with the fruit reaching maturity and peak flavor in June and July