The much-awaited Himsagar mango, one of the most popular and delicious varieties grown in Satkhira, officially hit local markets on Friday as growers began harvesting the fruit in line with the district administration’s mango calendar.
Mango farmers across the district started plucking the variety from their orchards from Friday as the fruit has now reached full maturity, officials said.
Wholesale prices of Himsagar mangoes were recorded at Tk 2,300 to Tk 2,400 per maund in local markets.
Hafizul Islam Khoka, a mango grower from Kukrali area of Satkhira town, said Himsagar mangoes from his orchard are being exported to the United Kingdom and Italy.
“About four tonnes of Himsagar mangoes from my orchard are being shipped abroad today,” he said.
Sadar Upazila Agriculture Officer Monir Hossain said Himsagar mangoes have now fully matured and farmers have been allowed to market the variety from Friday.
He said harvesting of Langra mangoes will begin on May 27, while Amrapali mangoes can be marketed from June 5 under the official schedule.
The district’s mango harvesting season began on May 5 with Gobindabhog and Gopalbhog varieties, he added.
The Department of Agricultural Extension has set a target to produce 70,000 tonnes of mangoes in Satkhira this season, with expectations to export around 100 tonnes to international markets.