Inorganically Produced :
Inorganically produced fresh fruit of selected cultivars are used for export. Pomegranate is one of the important fruit crops commercially grown in Maharashtra. The area under this crop is 85,000 hectares with the production of 4.76 lakh tonnes. The varieties that are grown commercially includes Ganesh, G-137 and Mridula. The varieties such as Bhagawa and Phule Arakta have been recommended and released respectively for cultivation in Maharashtra state by Rahuri Agril University and Director of Horticulture, Government of Maharashtra .
MRUDULA
This variety has all the characters of the Ganesh variety except the arils are dark red in colour. The colour of the arils in 'Ambe' bahar and 'Mrig' bahar is dark red in colour while it is pink during the 'Hasta' bahar. The average fruit weight is 250-300 grams.
Inorganically produced fresh fruit of selected cultivars are used for export. Pomegranate is one of the important fruit crops commercially grown in Maharashtra. The area under this crop is 85,000 hectares with the production of 4.76 lakh tonnes. The varieties that are grown commercially includes Ganesh, G-137 and Mridula. The varieties such as Bhagawa and Phule Arakta have been recommended and released respectively for cultivation in Maharashtra state by Rahuri Agril University and Director of Horticulture, Government of Maharashtra .
GANESH
This is a
selection from ‘Alandi’ developed by Dr. Cheema at Pune, which has
revolutionized cultivation of pomegranate in Maharashtra state. It is a
prolific bearer, fruit very large, rind yellowish red, pinkish aril with
soft seeds. It is the commercial cultivar of Maharashtra. The average
yield ranges from 8-10 kg per tree. This has soft seeds and pinkish
flesh with juice of agreeable taste and bears heavily.
BHAGAWA
The ‘Bhagawa’
variety of pomegranate presently under commercial cultivation known by
different names viz. ‘Shendari’, ‘Ashtagandha’, ‘Mastani’, ‘Jai
Maharashtra’, and ‘Red Daina’ in various districts of Maharashtra such
as Solapur, Nashik, Sangli, Satara, Ahemadnagar, Pune and Dhule
districts has been recommended for its cultivation by the Mahatma Phule
Agriculture University, Rahuri.
Extensive survey
work on pomegranate orchards indicated that the ‘Bhagawa’ variety of
pomegranate is heavy yielder and possesses desirable fruit characters.
This variety matures in 180-190 days with average yield of 30.38 kg
fruits/tree. Bigger fruit size, sweet, bold and attractive arils,
glossy, very attractive saffron coloured thick skin makes it suitable
for distant markets. This variety was found less susceptible to fruit
spots and thrips as compared to other varieties of pomegranate.
Considering all these attributes, the ‘Bhagawa’ variety is recommended
for its cultivation in pomegranate growing in regions of Maharashtra.
Salient features :
It fetches better
market price which is 2-3 times higher than that of Ganesh. Increasing
demand for export markets particularly in United Kingdom, Holland, other
European and gulf countries etc.
Fruits are very
attractive, ‘Saffron’ coloured, smooth and glossy peel which is
increasing its cosmetic value and market appearance of the fruits.
Fruits are with
attractive sseds having cherry red coloured and bold arils, which are
suitable for both table and processing purposes.
Fruits are suitable for long distant transport due to thick peel (Less weight loss, less possibility of damage due to bruises)
Fruits have better keeping quality than other varieties ( 15 – 12 days at room temperatures).
Fruits have better keeping quality than other varieties ( 15 – 12 days at room temperatures).
Fruits are tolerant to thrips and mites whcih reduces the number of pesticidal sprays, which minimises cost of production.
Fruits are
moderately susceptible to black spots. Fruits are free from blackening
of arils even in case of late harvesting of fruits up to 7-5 months,
which reduces market value of fruits.
It has no incidence
of cracking of fruits which is observed in other varieties viz. Ganesh,
G-137 and Mridula which ranges from 10-15%.
There is no fruit drop observed in case of severe water shortage situations.
There is no fruit drop observed in case of severe water shortage situations.
This variety gives high yield (30-40 kg/tree) in case of better management.
It is comparatively
late for harvesting but due to less expenses on plant protection
measures and better market prices realized, it is more remunerative than
any other pomegranate cultivar.
This variety has all the characters of the Ganesh variety except the arils are dark red in colour. The colour of the arils in 'Ambe' bahar and 'Mrig' bahar is dark red in colour while it is pink during the 'Hasta' bahar. The average fruit weight is 250-300 grams.
Fresh Pomegranate
We offer our clients fresh pomegranates to our clients. Indian
pomegranates especially the bhagwa is popular all over the world for its
deep red aerials and soft seeds. The pomegranates offered by us comply
with the eu minimum residue limits with traceability codes on each
carton. We deliver these pomegranates in carton boxes in the nationwide
markets. We pack these fruits in corrugated fiber board cartons, by
individually placing each pomegranate in carton.
Fresh Pomegranate
We offer our clients fresh pomegranates to our clients. Indian pomegranates especially the bhagwa is popular all over the world for its deep red aerials and soft seeds. The pomegranates offered by us comply with the eu minimum residue limits with traceability codes on each carton. We deliver these pomegranates in carton boxes in the nationwide markets. We pack these fruits in corrugated fiber board cartons, by individually placing each pomegranate in carton.
We offer our clients fresh pomegranates to our clients. Indian pomegranates especially the bhagwa is popular all over the world for its deep red aerials and soft seeds. The pomegranates offered by us comply with the eu minimum residue limits with traceability codes on each carton. We deliver these pomegranates in carton boxes in the nationwide markets. We pack these fruits in corrugated fiber board cartons, by individually placing each pomegranate in carton.
Packing specifications:
In corrugated fiber board cartons, each individual piece of pomegranate individually placed in carton.
In corrugated fiber board cartons, each individual piece of pomegranate individually placed in carton.
- 12 numbers packed in carton:
- Fruit weight: 275-325 grams
- Carton net weight: 3.6 kgs
- Box weight: 3.60 kgs
- 15 numbers packed in corrugated box with partition:
- Fruit weight: 225-275 grams
- Carton net weight: 3.6 kgs
- Carton net weight: 3.75 kgs
- Numbers per container: 4400 per 40' reefer
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