2026 Alphonso Mango Season – Advance Bookings Now Open for Premium Ratnagiri Hapus
The much-awaited 2026 Alphonso mango harvest is here, bringing joy to mango lovers throughout India and beyond. Renowned for its intense aroma, golden hue, and distinctive taste, the Ratnagiri Alphonso (Hapus) is truly the crown jewel of mangoes. To ensure everyone enjoys the best quality fruit, pre-orders open on January 15, with dispatches starting from March 15 onwards.
This pre-booking system allows mango lovers to guarantee certified GI-tagged Alphonso mangoes directly from reputed Konkan farms—ensuring authenticity and quality, seasonal freshness, and complete traceability.
Reasons to Book Alphonso Mangoes Early
Each year, interest in Alphonso mangoes outstrips availability due to their limited harvest period and high quality standards. Through advance booking, customers ensure receipt of genuine, naturally ripened fruit during its best phase.
Key advantages to pre-order include:
? Assured supply during prime season
? Faster dispatch once harvesting begins
? Priority for top-grade fruit sourced from Ratnagiri and Devgad
? Price protection against last-minute fluctuations
With pre-ordering, customers enjoy assurance knowing their mangoes are reserved well in advance.
Advance Booking Starts 15th January
From January 15, customers can place their advance bookings for the 2026 Alphonso mango season. Advance bookings help both farmers and customers—enabling efficient logistics, fair distribution, and on-schedule deliveries.
During the pre-order phase:
? Restricted quantities are offered
? Orders accepted on a priority basis
? Only natural ripening and fully matured harvests used
Each mango is harvested naturally, ensuring flavour and texture remain pure.
Mango Deliveries Begin 15th March
Deliveries commence on 15th March, aligning with the natural fruiting cycle of Hapus mangoes. This ensures every consignment arrives at the perfect stage of ripeness for consumption.
This schedule ensures:
? Fully matured mangoes
? Zero chemical ripening for safety and flavour
? Authentic sweetness and aroma from the Ratnagiri-Devgad region
Deliveries proceed through April and May, depending on harvest conditions and pre-order sequence.
GI-Certified Farms of Ratnagiri and Devgad
The Alphonso mango owes its signature flavour and aroma to the mineral-rich coastal soil and ideal microclimate of Ratnagiri and Devgad. All fruits under this programme come from government-registered orchards in these districts.
Every batch is:
? Handpicked at the right maturity
? Naturally ripened without artificial agents
? Inspected and packed for safe transport
? Dispatched fresh from farm to home
This authentic sourcing guarantees genuine Alphonso mangoes with top-tier quality.
Your Mango Delivery Experience
Customers joining the pre-order programme can expect:
? Uniform fruit quality across batches
? Protective packaging to prevent damage
? Timely updates on shipment status
? Farm-direct mangoes from the current season
Natural variations in size, shape, or colour are normal and indicate that fruits are naturally ripened.
Short Harvest Window
The Hapus mango season typically runs from end of March to June start, depending on weather and fruiting conditions. Since this fruit is climate-sensitive, quantities stay restricted throughout the harvest.
Key points:
? Limited early and late-season harvests
? Prime season Alphonso Mango fills up rapidly
? Bookings close once the quota is fulfilled
Booking early is the smartest way to secure authentic Hapus mangoes.
Who Should Pre-Order
Pre-ordering suits:
? Families who enjoy Alphonso mangoes every year
? Mango enthusiasts seeking farm-fresh quality
? Corporate clients arranging seasonal gifting
? Exporters managing time-sensitive shipments
This pre-order method ensures reliability for both home and bulk needs.
Mango Care Tips
Upon receiving your Hapus mangoes:
? Store them at room temperature for natural ripening
? Avoid refrigeration until fully ripe
? Consume within Mango Alphonso a few days for optimal flavour and freshness
Proper handling preserves the legendary Alphonso experience—sweet, fragrant, and buttery.
Conclusion
The Alphonso mango season 2026 offers another vibrant opportunity to savour the renowned Ratnagiri Hapus. With advance bookings starting January 15 and dispatches from March 15, customers can plan ahead to relish farm-fresh mangoes straight from Konkan.
Limited in number yet supreme in quality, these mangoes capture the true essence of India’s summer. Reserve early to ensure your mangoes arrive perfectly ripe this season.