Alphonso Mango Season 2026 – Reserve Your Order for Authentic Ratnagiri Alphonso Mangoes
The long-awaited 2026 Alphonso mango harvest is now open, bringing joy to mango lovers in India and overseas. Renowned for its intense aroma, vibrant colour, and signature flavour, the Ratnagiri Alphonso (Hapus) is truly the crown jewel of mangoes. To ensure everyone enjoys the best quality fruit, advance bookings begin on January 15, with dispatches starting from March 15 onwards.
This reservation system allows mango lovers to secure genuine GI-tagged Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes directly from reputed Konkan farms—ensuring authenticity and quality, seasonal freshness, and complete traceability.
Benefits of Pre-Ordering Alphonso Mangoes
Each year, interest in Alphonso mangoes far exceeds supply due to their short growing window and high quality standards. By pre-ordering, customers guarantee access to genuine, naturally ripened fruit at its peak.
Key benefits to pre-order include:
? Assured supply during prime season
? Priority dispatch once harvesting begins
? Priority for top-grade fruit sourced directly from GI-certified farms
? Price protection against seasonal price hikes
With pre-ordering, customers enjoy assurance knowing their mangoes are reserved well in advance.
Advance Booking Starts 15th January
From January 15, customers can make their advance bookings for the 2026 Alphonso mango season. Early reservations help both growers and buyers—enabling smooth planning, balanced supply, and on-schedule deliveries.
During the pre-order phase:
? Limited quantities are offered
? Orders processed on a priority basis
? Only natural ripening and no early harvesting used
Each mango is plucked at maturity, ensuring taste and texture remain authentic.
Dispatch Timeline from 15th March
Deliveries begin on 15th March, coinciding with the natural fruiting cycle of Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes. This ensures each box arrives at optimal maturity for consumption.
This schedule ensures:
? Fully matured 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 fertile coastal soil and ideal microclimate of the Konkan coast. All fruits under this programme come from GI-certified orchards in these districts.
Every hapus batch is:
? Handpicked at the right maturity
? Naturally ripened without artificial agents
? Sorted and graded for safe transport
? Delivered fresh from farm to customer
This authentic sourcing guarantees true Alphonso mangoes with premium quality.
What Customers Can Expect
Alphonso MangoesCustomers joining the advance booking plan can expect:
? Reliable fruit quality across batches
? Secure packaging to prevent damage
? Timely updates on dispatch and delivery
? Fresh mangoes from the latest season
Natural variations in size, shape, or colour are expected and indicate that fruits are naturally ripened.
Short Harvest Window
The Alphonso mango season typically runs from late March to June start, depending on climate and fruiting conditions. Since this fruit is climate-sensitive, supply remains limited throughout the harvest.
Key points:
? Limited early and late-season harvests
? Peak season fills up rapidly
? Reservations close once the quota is reached
Booking early is the surest way to secure authentic Hapus mangoes.
Perfect for
Pre-ordering suits:
? Families who enjoy Alphonso mangoes each summer
? Individuals seeking authentic quality
? Businesses arranging seasonal gifting
? Wholesalers managing fixed shipments
This pre-order method ensures reliability for both personal and bulk needs.
How to Handle Your Mangoes on Delivery
Upon receiving your Hapus mangoes:
? Store them at room temperature for gentle ripening
? Avoid refrigeration until fully ripe
? Consume within a few days for peak flavour and freshness
Proper handling enhances the legendary Alphonso experience—luscious, fragrant, and melt-in-the-mouth.
Final Note
The 2026 Alphonso Hapus season ushers in another vibrant opportunity to savour the famous Ratnagiri Hapus. With pre-orders starting January 15 and deliveries from March 15, customers can plan ahead to relish naturally ripened mangoes straight from Konkan.
Rare in supply but rich in flavour, these mangoes capture the authentic essence of India’s summer. Reserve early to ensure your mangoes arrive at their sweetest best this season.