Mysore/Mysuru: The three-day mango and jackfruit mela, organised by the Division of Horticulture started in Kuppanna Park at Nazarbad in metropolis this morning. Farmers from Mysuru, Mandya and Ramanagara districts are collaborating within the mela to be held until Could 17.
Over 15 varieties of mangoes together with Badami, Raspuri, Mallika, Dasheri, Kesar, Sindoora, Gulab Khas, Rumani, Sakkare Gutti, Malgova, Lal Badshah, Sundari, Alphonso, Banganapalle, Kalapadi and Ratnagiri Alphonso amongst different varieties are being stored for show and sale. Mango is one of the key horticultural crops in Mysuru area and a complete of 15,228 tonnes are being cultivated in a complete of 2,975 acres within the district this yr, mentioned a press launch from the Joint Director of Horticulture Division.
This aside, two varieties of jackfruit specifically Chandra and Mysuru native are additionally on show and sale. Together with the fruits, the farmers have additionally stored varieties of mango and jackfruit saplings on the market on the premises.
In the meantime, the Horticulture Division has additionally stored saplings of varied decorative, flowering, fruit and betel leaves vegetation and creepers on sale.
A complete of 28 stalls have been put up on the venue for the farmers to show and promote mangoes and jackfruits.
The mela can be open for public from 9.30 am to eight.30 pm until Could 17.
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