Udupi Gardener Cultivates Rare Miyazaki Mango, Prices Rise to ₹3 Lakh/kg

Sathish Kumar, a seasoned orchardist from Udupi’s Banavasi region, has managed to cultivate the scarce Miyazaki mango, a fruit that can fetch as much as ₹3 lakh per kilogram on open markets.

The Miyazaki mango, prized for its exceptional sweetness and aroma, is rarely grown outside a handful of farms worldwide. In Karnataka, it has begun gaining attention among high‑value growers, and Udupi’s hilly terrain provides an ideal microclimate for its cultivation. Kumar blends organic fertilization with precise pruning to mimic the tropical conditions the fruit prefers.

Kumar’s success has spotlighted Udupi’s potential as a niche horticultural hub and could inspire other farmers to pursue premium varieties, leading to better incomes and possibly bolstering local agritourism. With prices soaring, the local market is already adjusting to accommodate this high‑end produce. Source: Google News – Udupi.