Exotic Mango Cultivation In Pune: Farmer Grows Japan’s Rs 1.5 Lakh/Kilo Miyazaki Mango Among 120 Varieties On 20-Guntha Plot

Daund, 2nd May 2025: As the summer heat sets in, the craving for mangoes intensifies, with varieties like Hapus, Pairi, Lalbagh, and Keshar dominating the Indian palate. The mango season is now underway, and the much-awaited fruit has arrived in markets across the country. While Indian mangoes are being exported to consumers abroad, a farmer from Pune has taken this passion a step further—by cultivating rare and exotic mango varieties, including the world-renowned Miyazaki mango from Japan.

Farooq Inamdar, a farmer from the Varvand area in Pune, has cultivated 120 mango trees in just 20 gunthas of land. Of these, 90 are international varieties and 30 are native to India. Among the international species is the Miyazaki mango, known to fetch prices as high as ₹2.7 lakh per kilo in Japan. In the Indian market, it is priced at around ₹1.5 lakh per kilo.

Inamdar shared that his inspiration came during a pilgrimage to Hajj a few years ago, where he observed a vast array of fruits from around the world—especially numerous varieties of mangoes. On returning to India, he imported saplings from various countries and began cultivating them in his farm.

Now, two years later, the trees have borne fruit successfully. Among the global varieties growing on his land are Red African, Red Taiwan, Arunika, Banana Mango, A2 R2 from Australia, Katomoni and Shahjahan from Bangladesh, and of course, the prized Miyazaki. While most exotic varieties are expected to sell for several thousand rupees per kilo, Miyazaki stands out for its premium price, with a single kilo typically containing four to six mangoes, each weighing around 300 grams.

Inamdar also mentioned another high-yield tree on his farm, “Koyatur,” which produces 8–10 kilos of mangoes per season, with each fruit fetching between ₹1,500 and ₹5,000. He plans to expand his efforts by cultivating even more mango varieties from around the world.

Encouraging fellow farmers, he urged them to explore innovative crops and global farming techniques to increase their earnings, showcasing how diversification in agriculture can yield both profit and pride.