Alphonso Mango Season 2026 – Pre-Orders Open for GI-Certified Ratnagiri Hapus
The much-awaited Alphonso mango season 2026 is now open, bringing joy to mango lovers throughout India and beyond. Renowned for its intense aroma, golden hue, and unmatched sweetness, the Ratnagiri Hapus Alphonso is truly the king of mangoes. To guarantee each customer experiences the freshest fruit, advance bookings begin on 15th January, with dispatches starting from March 15 onwards.
This advance booking system allows mango lovers to secure genuine GI-tagged Alphonso mangoes directly from verified Konkan farms—ensuring authenticity and quality, seasonal freshness, and complete traceability.
Why Pre-Order Alphonso Mangoes
Each year, interest in Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes far exceeds supply due to their short growing window and stringent quality standards. By pre-ordering, customers secure access to genuine, naturally ripened fruit during its best phase.
Key advantages to pre-order include:
? Secured supply during peak season
? Faster dispatch once the harvest starts
? Access to top-grade fruit sourced directly from GI-certified farms
? Price protection against seasonal price hikes
With pre-ordering, customers enjoy confidence knowing their mangoes are booked before the rush.
Reserve Your Mangoes from 15th January
From 15th January, customers can make their advance bookings for the 2026 Alphonso mango season. Early reservations help both farmers and customers—enabling efficient logistics, fair distribution, and on-schedule deliveries.
During the booking phase:
? Limited quantities are offered
? Orders accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
? Only natural ripening and fully matured harvests used
Each mango is harvested naturally, ensuring taste and texture remain authentic.
Mango Deliveries Begin 15th March
Deliveries start on 15th March, aligning with the natural fruiting cycle of Hapus mangoes. This ensures each box arrives at the perfect stage of ripeness for consumption.
This hapus schedule ensures:
? Perfectly ripened mangoes
? Zero chemical ripening for safety and flavour
? Authentic sweetness and aroma from the Konkan belt
Deliveries continue through March to May, depending on harvest conditions and pre-order sequence.
Farm-Fresh Sourcing from Konkan
The Hapus mango owes its distinctive flavour and aroma to the mineral-rich coastal Mango Alphonso soil and balanced microclimate of the Konkan coast. All fruits under this initiative come from GI-certified orchards in these regions.
Every batch is:
? Handpicked at the right maturity
? Naturally ripened without chemicals
? Inspected and packed for safe transport
? Dispatched fresh from farm to customer
This traceable supply chain guarantees genuine Alphonso mangoes with consistent quality.
What Customers Can Expect
Customers joining the pre-order programme can expect:
? Reliable fruit quality across batches
? Protective packaging to prevent damage
? Regular updates on dispatch and delivery
? Farm-direct mangoes from the current season
Natural variations in size, shape, or colour are normal and indicate that fruits are naturally ripened.
Short Harvest Window
The Alphonso mango season typically runs from end of March to June start, depending on climate and flowering conditions. Since this fruit is highly seasonal, supply remains limited throughout the harvest.
Key points:
? Small early and late-season harvests
? Peak season fills up quickly
? Bookings close once the quota is reached
Booking early is the best way to lock in authentic Hapus mangoes.
Perfect for
Pre-ordering suits:
? Households who enjoy Alphonso mangoes each summer
? Individuals seeking guaranteed quality
? Businesses arranging festive gifting
? Wholesalers managing time-sensitive shipments
This pre-order method ensures reliability for both home and bulk needs.
Mango Care Tips
Upon receiving your Hapus mangoes:
? Keep them at room temperature for gentle ripening
? Refrain from refrigeration until fully ripe
? Enjoy within a few days for peak flavour and sweetness
Proper handling enhances the legendary Alphonso experience—sweet, fragrant, and buttery.
Conclusion
The Alphonso mango season 2026 offers another vibrant opportunity to savour the renowned Ratnagiri Hapus. With advance bookings starting January 15 and dispatches beginning 15th March, customers can plan ahead to relish farm-fresh mangoes straight from Konkan.
Limited in number yet supreme in quality, these mangoes capture the true essence of India’s summer. Reserve early to ensure your mangoes arrive perfectly ripe this season.