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Arecanut (Supari)All seasonsSeedling (selected seed nut)Updated 6 September 2026

Sumangala

A tall CPCRI selection with a partially drooping crown, recommended specifically for chali (dried, processed nut) production rather than fresh/tender nut use.

SeasonAll seasons
Maturity periodFirst bearing ~5 years
Expected yield~3.3 kg chali/palm/year
Suitable soilLoam

Quick facts

Crop
Arecanut (Supari)
Type
Seedling (selected seed nut)
Season
All seasons
Maturity period
First bearing ~5 years
Expected yield
~3.3 kg chali/palm/year
Suitable soil
Loam

About this variety

Sumangala is a tall CPCRI selection with a characteristic partially drooping crown, and is specifically recommended for chali (dried, processed nut) production. It gives a solid, dependable yield above the more early-focused Mangala and is one of the standard commercial selections planted by growers targeting the dried-nut trade rather than the fresh, tender-nut chewing market.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeSeedling (selected seed nut)
    MaturityFirst bearing ~5 years
    Yield potential~3.3 kg chali/palm/year
    Disease resistanceNo special resistance claimed
    SoilLoam
    SeasonAll seasons

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

First bearing ~5 years

Expected yield

~3.3 kg chali/palm/year

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • No special resistance claimed

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Specifically bred and recommended for chali (dried nut) production
  • Solid, dependable yield for a standard tall selection

Things to consider

  • No special resistance to yellow leaf disease or koleroga
  • Best suited to chali production rather than the fresh tender-nut market

Suitable regions

States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.

  • Karnataka
  • Kerala