Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Gujarat Farmers Embrace Sonpari Mango for Higher Yields
Imagine a special mango called Sonpari that grows in Gujarat.
It's a mix of two other famous mangoes, Alphonso and Baneshan!
Sonpari is great because its trees make lots of mangoes every year.
It also doesn't get a problem that Alphonso often has.
Because of its success, farmers are now choosing to grow Sonpari instead of other mangoes, and its tasty, firm flesh offers a sweet-tangy taste.
It can last a long time after being picked too, which is great for selling.
It's becoming very popular with farmers because they can sell them easily and earn more!
Sonpari is a hybrid mango variety developed in Gujarat, combining Alphonso and Baneshan.
Sonpari was introduced for commercial cultivation in 2000 by Dr. Rajnikant I Bhatt.
It offers higher yields and greater resilience to weather and diseases compared to Alphonso.
The fruit keeps well, remaining fresh for over ten days, making it popular with exporters.
Demand is high, with cultivation largely confined to Gujarat due to sapling distribution practices.
- Who
- Gujarat farmers, Dr. Rajnikant I Bhatt, and Sumeet Samsudin Jhariya
- What
- Sonpari mango, a hybrid variety, is gaining popularity for higher yields and resilience.
- When
- Introduced for commercial cultivation in 2000, and the interviews and reporting were conducted in May 2025.
- Where
- Primarily in Gujarat, with growing presence in Maharashtra.
- Why
- Farmers seek higher yields and greater resilience compared to other mango varieties.
- Mango Variety
- Sonpari (Gujarat Mango Hybrid-1)
- Hybrid Origins
- Alphonso x Baneshan
- Introduction Year
- 2000
- Location of Initial Cultivation
- Gujarat
- Yield Comparison (2025)
- Sonpari: 20 kg/tree, Alphonso: 5 kg/tree
- Keeping Quality
- Fruits remain fresh for over ten days at room temperature
- Resilience
- Resistant to spongy tissue disorder, pests, and diseases