Banganapalli
A large south-Indian table mango. Not yet individually researched for a detail page.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Mango
- Type
- Planting material
- Season
- All seasons
- Maturity period
- Mid-season
- Expected yield
- Very high
- Suitable soil
- Loam
- Release
- Traditional Andhra Pradesh cultivar (Banganapalle, Nandyal district) grown for over 100 years; GI-tagged 2014 (application filed 2011) — not a formal institute release
About this variety
Banganapalli (also spelled Banaganapalle) is a mango cultivar grown in Andhra Pradesh for over 100 years, with its primary centre of origin in Banganapalle, Nandyal district (formerly part of Kurnool district), and secondary centres across Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Rangareddy, Medak and Adilabad districts of neighbouring Telangana. It was granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2014, after the Horticulture Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh filed the application in 2011. Fruit is large (350–400 g average), with lightly spotted skin, fibreless, firm, yellow, sweet pulp, and a thin-seeded, oblong stone with sparse soft fibre.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
Mid-season
Expected yield
Very high
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- Moderate
Advantages & considerations
Things to consider
- A real, direct discrepancy: sourced material explicitly describes Banganapalli as "a very late-season variety," which conflicts with this record's existing "Mid-season" duration field — flagged here for review rather than silently changed.
- The GI registration and secondary growing centres are specifically documented in Telangana districts (Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Rangareddy, Medak, Adilabad) as well as Andhra Pradesh — this record's existing single-state (Andhra Pradesh) field reflects the primary origin correctly, but Telangana cultivation is not currently captured.
- Sourced fruit-weight (350–400 g average) and cold-storage life (up to three months) are new facts not previously in this record; they are consistent with, and do not contradict, this record's existing "Very high" yieldPotential rating.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Andhra Pradesh
Frequently asked questions
Where does Banganapalli mango come from?
Its primary centre of origin is Banganapalle in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh (formerly part of Kurnool district), grown there for over 100 years, with secondary growing centres in neighbouring Telangana districts.
Does Banganapalli mango have a GI tag?
Yes — it was granted a Geographical Indication tag in 2014, after Andhra Pradesh's Horticulture Commissioner filed the application in 2011.
Is Banganapalli a mid-season or late-season mango?
This record's existing duration field says "Mid-season," but sourced material explicitly describes it as "a very late-season variety" — a real discrepancy flagged for review rather than silently resolved.
What does the fruit look like inside?
Fibreless, firm, yellow and sweet pulp around a thin-seeded, oblong stone with sparse soft fibre — traits that make it a favoured table variety, weighing 350–400 g on average.
How well does Banganapalli mango store?
It can preserve its quality under cold storage for up to three months, and is also considered good for canning.