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Dudhiya Malda the world, Haden has dominant red and
hinted yellow hues and it is Sweet and
sour with a mildly bitter aftertaste.
Gir Kesar
Grown in Digha, Patna, Bihar, and
Siraha. Known for its distinctively sweet,
yellowish pulp and thin skin, Dudhiya
Malda is indeed a favourite especially
in North India where it is more easily Though a torrential monsoon and
available. devastating cyclonic weather had ruined
the Gir Kesar cultivation of 2020-21, the
Haden or Hayden Kutchi kesar mango is untouched and
saved and we are grateful.
Gir Kesar, also commonly known as
Kesar mangoes are cultivated in the
foothills of the Girnar region (Gujarat).
These are highly sweet and extra pulpy in
consistency.
The Gir Kesar mango story goes like
this; According to the research by the
botanic team of Junagadh Agriculture
University (JAU), the Kesar mangoes
were first spotted by Junagadh Wazir
Sale Bhai in Vanthali taluka of Junagadh.
Another fascinating mango story. These varieties were reportedly sent to
This one captures the tale of Haden Mangrol`s Sheikh Jehangir Mia, who
mangoes. A retired US Captain John J. after consuming these delicious fruits
Haden planted four dozen of Mulgoba sowed the seeds in the kernel of his
seedlings on his property - Coconut garden. Apparently, he also named the
Grove, Florida. The tree took eight years fruit -Saale ki Aambdi. Sometime late
to grow. Florence Haden, the wife of the many grafts were planted at the Junagadh
late Captain, became the first person to Laal Dori farm situated on the foothills
pluck a mango off the Haden tree. Today, of the Girnar mountains. And after three
Haden is the most widely produced years, Junagadh Nawab Babi Mahabat
variety of mango in Florida. Considered Khanji-III was offered the fruit to taste.
among the best varieties of mangoes in He was mesmerised by the way these
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