King of fruits “Mango” is one of the most popular and best fruits worldwide. It is grown in
Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan and is available in abundance from May to
September.
The Punjab contributes 65% in area and 77% in overall production of the country. The fruit is variable in size and color and may be yellow, orange, red or green,when ripe, depending upon the variety. Pakistani mangoes are mostly yellow in color when full ripe, have strong aroma and sweet in taste.
Ripe fruits are mainly eaten fresh, but are also used in preparing squash, Jam, other preserves and sometimes canned. Young mangoes are used in making mango chutneys and pickles etc. The export varies from year to year and its volume fluctuates 4-7% of the total produce.
Sindhri, Chaunsa (S.B) and Chaunsa (White) are the major exportable varieties of Pakistan. Pakistan exports mango to over 20 countries while Iran, Netherland, UK and Middle East are major mango consumers.
Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Khanewal and Muzaffargarh are the major mango growing districts of Punjab. Mango in these districts and surroundings makes a largest cluster of the country and major zone of the mango activity.
Amongst Pakistani mangoes, Multani mangoes have very much importance. Multan is an historical city known for its mangoes all over the world. Its delicious mangoes are equally liked in Pakistan and in the rest of the world. Mango is the best gift from Multan. The average productivity of mango is almost 11 ton/ha while the potential of Pakistani mango varieties is 25 ton/ha. This low productivity may be attributed to many reasons.
The Punjab contributes 65% in area and 77% in overall production of the country. The fruit is variable in size and color and may be yellow, orange, red or green,when ripe, depending upon the variety. Pakistani mangoes are mostly yellow in color when full ripe, have strong aroma and sweet in taste.
Ripe fruits are mainly eaten fresh, but are also used in preparing squash, Jam, other preserves and sometimes canned. Young mangoes are used in making mango chutneys and pickles etc. The export varies from year to year and its volume fluctuates 4-7% of the total produce.
Sindhri, Chaunsa (S.B) and Chaunsa (White) are the major exportable varieties of Pakistan. Pakistan exports mango to over 20 countries while Iran, Netherland, UK and Middle East are major mango consumers.
Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Khanewal and Muzaffargarh are the major mango growing districts of Punjab. Mango in these districts and surroundings makes a largest cluster of the country and major zone of the mango activity.
Amongst Pakistani mangoes, Multani mangoes have very much importance. Multan is an historical city known for its mangoes all over the world. Its delicious mangoes are equally liked in Pakistan and in the rest of the world. Mango is the best gift from Multan. The average productivity of mango is almost 11 ton/ha while the potential of Pakistani mango varieties is 25 ton/ha. This low productivity may be attributed to many reasons.
There are several reasons that can be attributed for low productivity but among them,
the major causes are given below.