Malda Laxman Bhog Mangor is a variety of mango grown in the district of Malda, West Bengal. Its skin is very thick, and yellow green in colour, dots are very few, medium and not prominent. Fruit skin has attractive orange yellow colour. It is very sweet and the flesh is firm but melting. Fibre is almost absent and has very good flavour and taste.
Malda is already known for its native mangoes like Gopal Bhog, Brindaban, Langra, Khirsapati (Himsagar), Kishan Bhog, Kalapahar, Bombai, Fazli and Aswini. Mango orchards are found along the bank of the Kalindi River which is a fertile plain with loamy, alluvial, well-drained soil rich in organic matter that is ideal for mango cultivation.
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It has been documented that the name of the LaxmanBhog has been derived from the name of Laxman Mandal (Chandipur). The tropical weather conditions prevailing in Malda is conducive for the cultivation of many varieties of indigenous mangoes.
These varieties have developed tremendous resistance to pest and disease over the years and are widely deemed to be hardy, as many orchards seen here today have survived harsh weather conditions for centuries.
Mango cultivation in Malda and its historical associations date back to very early times. The mango of Malda district is mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Its cultivation started before Pala and Sena Dynasty.
The stage at which the fruits should be harvested has an important bearing on ripening and fruit quality. The various criteria recommended for judging maturity include slight colour development on the shoulders or when one or two ripe fruits fall from the plant naturally or when the specific gravity of fruits ranges between 1.01 and 1.02.
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