Odisha: How much the costliest variety of mango would cost, Rs 500 per kg, Rs 5,000 kg, Rs 50,000 or even more? Well, a teacher from Kandulguda Village of Kalahandi district has been able to cultivate a special variety of mango called as 'Miyazaki' which costs between Rs 2-3 lakh per kg in the international market for its unique taste.
Speaking about this unique variety, Tankadhar Kalo, Assistant Director of Horticulture, Kalahandi said, "There should be detailed research conducted on the food values of this (Miyazaki) mango."
What is Miyazaki mango?
Mango variety Miyazaki is one of the most commonly version of mangoes which is found in Japan. The variety is now being cultivated in West Bengal and Odisha also.
In West Bengal, Miyazaki mangoes are being cultivated in Birbhum district.
In Japan, this particular type of mangoes are grown between April to August.
The Miyazaki mango at the beginning of its cultivation are purple in colour but turns into red once they reach at the peak of its ripeness.
A single Miyazaki mango weighs approximately 350 grams.
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