Langra
A classic late-season green-skinned north-Indian variety with rich flavour. Not yet individually researched for a detail page.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Mango
- Type
- Planting material
- Season
- All seasons
- Maturity period
- Late-season
- Expected yield
- High
- Suitable soil
- Loam
- Release
- Traditional Varanasi (Banaras), Uttar Pradesh cultivar, roughly 250–300 years old — a farmer-selected heritage variety; GI-tagged as "Banarasi Langra" in 2022
About this variety
Langra, also known as Benarasi Langra, is a traditional mango cultivar first grown in Banaras (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, roughly 250–300 years ago — a farmer-selected heritage cultivar, not an institute release. It keeps a green skin even when fully ripe, occasionally taking on a mild yellow hue, with yellowish, smooth, minimally fibrous flesh and a rich, sweet, complex aroma. It is normally harvested mid-June to late July and was granted Geographical Indication (GI) status as "Banarasi Langra" in 2022.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
Late-season
Expected yield
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
- Sourced material names West Bengal alongside Uttar Pradesh and Bihar as a growing state — one state beyond this record's existing two-state `states` field, worth adding if this variety's reach is being tracked precisely.
- The mid-June to late-July harvest window sourced this phase is consistent with, and supports, this record's existing "Late-season" duration field — no conflict there.
- No formal breeding institute or release year was found — Langra is a heritage farmer-selected cultivar with a folk-etymology naming story (attributed to a mango cultivator who reportedly walked with a limp), not a bred-and-released variety, similar to the pattern seen for several grape and guava records elsewhere in this rollout.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
Frequently asked questions
Why does Langra mango stay green even when ripe?
It's a genuine trait of the cultivar, not a sign of under-ripeness — Langra keeps a green skin through ripening, occasionally taking on a mild yellow hue, so ripeness is better judged by aroma and slight softening than by colour.
Where did Langra mango get its name?
According to folk tradition, it is named after a mango cultivator in Banaras who reportedly walked with a limp ("langra" means "lame" in Hindi/Urdu) — the story is part of the variety's heritage rather than a documented breeding record.
Does Langra mango have a GI tag?
Yes — it received Geographical Indication status as "Banarasi Langra" in 2022, protecting its association with the Varanasi region.
When is Langra mango season?
Mid-June to late July — a late-season harvest that matches this record's existing "Late-season" duration field.
Which states grow Langra mango?
Mainly Uttar Pradesh, with cultivation also reported in Bihar and West Bengal — one state (West Bengal) beyond this record's existing states field.