- Langra
Langra is a variety of Mango grown in different parts of the world.
It has originated as a superior chance seedling near
Benares ,Uttar Pradesh ,India . The main production of langra happens in a small town ofWest Bengal ,Malda . The taste of langra varies by places, butMalda langra is believed to be the best of all. Size medium to large, ovate, base round to slightly flatten, shoulders equal. Beak minute but distinct, sinus slight to absence, skin green and thin, flesh fibreless, yellowish brown in color, scented, highly melting, very sweet and very juicy and very tangy. Stone very small, flattened, oval. Weight of an average fruit is about ¼ kg. Fruit quality very good, bearing heavy. Season (Early to mid Season). 1st to 3rd week of July. Heavy yielder.The overall fruit quality is so good that people of eastern states of India feel it to beat Alphonso. Because this fruit is not found in abundance, it has not been marketed much internationally.InBangladesh , it grows in plenty in the districts ofRajshahi andNawabganj In
Pakistan , it grows in the district ofMirpur ,Azad Kashmir
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