Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Early Custard Apple Arrival Boosts Market Enthusiasm
Custard apples are showing up in the markets much earlier this year, making everyone happy!
Usually, they come in late July or August, but they're here in June because of the good weather.
This means farmers can sell them sooner.
Many villages are growing these apples, and they're selling them to places like Visakhapatnam and even further away.
The apples are selling for a good price, which is great for the farmers and shows that people really like them.
Custard apples have arrived in markets earlier than usual, sparking enthusiasm.
Favorable climatic conditions led to an early harvest.
Around 250 acres are dedicated to custard apple cultivation in the agency.
The agency's supply chain extends to multiple cities and even West Bengal.
Prices range from `80 to `150 per kilo, reflecting growing demand.
- Who
- Vendors, consumers, and farmers in the agency.
- What
- Early arrival of custard apples in the market.
- When
- The custard apples arrived in the first week of June, earlier than usual.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam markets and other markets in the region and beyond, including West Bengal.
- Why
- Favorable climatic conditions led to an early harvest.
- Usual arrival time
- Last week of July or early August
- Current arrival time
- First week of June
- Cultivation area
- Around 250 acres
- Price per kilo
- `80 to `150
- Crate price
- `1,500 to `2,000