Large Alphonso Mangoes It is slightly earlier than

It is slightly earlier than the sort-after Alphonse mango due to its more southerly production but is attractive as a fresh variety

of the Portuguese in Goa and Bombay-Bassein

juicy pulp

available mid-April through the end of June

have a rich

Large Alphonso Mangoes It is slightly earlier thanThe variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque, a viceroy general and a distinguished militarian who is credited for the establishment of colonies, of the Portuguese in Goa and Bombay Bassein. The Portuguese introduced grafting on mango trees to produce varieties like Alphonso. Alphonso is also one of the most expensive varieties of mango, and is grown mainly in the Konkan region of western India. The Alphonso is a seasonal fruit, available mid