Bengaluru's winter mangoes arrive, but at a steep price
Off-season Neelam and Banganapalli mangoes have hit Bengaluru markets, coming in from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
They're selling for ₹150-160 per kg—higher than usual, and even pricier than peak summer rates.
Meanwhile, Alphonso mangoes, a premium variety, are available in the market.
How are these mangoes here so early?
Farmers are using soil-based growth regulators to get the trees to flower ahead of schedule, letting them harvest from October to December when mangoes are usually rare.
This early harvest is also showing up with smaller market arrivals.
Not everyone's biting
Despite the hype, most shoppers aren't rushing to buy. The high prices—and worries about chemical ripening—are making people think twice.
Even though approved ripening methods don't leave residues, many still prefer classic summer mangoes for their flavor, leaving these winter ones as more of a pricey novelty than a must-have snack.