Mango Kesari, Aam Kesari (Grafted) – Plant

Description

The mango was first grown in 1931 by Junagadh Wazir Sale Bhai in Vanthali. About 75 grafts were then planted in the foothills of Girnar at the Junagadh Laal Dori farm. The mango is said to have been known as “Kesar” since 1934 when the Nawab of JunagadhMuhammad Mahabat Khan III said “This is Kesar” looking at the orange pulp of the fruit.

This variety of mango is usually produced to the market in April, with the cultivation beginning around October after the monsoon season.Kesar variety is among the most expensive varieties of the fruit.