Upcoming Alphonso Mango Season 2026 – Pre-Orders Open for Premium Ratnagiri Hapus
The long-awaited 2026 Alphonso mango harvest is now open, bringing joy to mango lovers in India and overseas. Renowned for its rich aroma, vibrant colour, and signature flavour, the Ratnagiri Hapus Alphonso is truly the crown jewel of mangoes. To ensure everyone enjoys the freshest fruit, pre-orders open on January 15, with deliveries starting from March 15 onwards.
This advance booking system allows mango lovers to secure authentic GI-tagged Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes directly from verified Konkan farms—ensuring premium quality, timely delivery, and farm-to-door assurance.
Reasons to Book Alphonso Mangoes Early
Each year, the craze for Alphonso mangoes far exceeds supply due to their short growing window and high quality standards. Through advance booking, customers ensure access to genuine, naturally ripened fruit during its best phase.
Key benefits to pre-order include:
? Assured supply during peak season
? Faster dispatch once the harvest starts
? Access to top-grade fruit sourced from Ratnagiri and Devgad
? Stable pricing against last-minute fluctuations
With pre-ordering, customers enjoy peace of mind knowing their mangoes are secured early.
Reserve Your Mangoes from 15th January
From January 15, customers can place their advance bookings for the 2026 Alphonso mango season. Advance bookings help both growers and buyers—enabling efficient logistics, fair distribution, and on-schedule deliveries.
During the pre-order phase:
? Limited quantities will be available
? Orders processed on a first-come, first-served basis
? No artificial ripening and fully matured harvests used
Each mango is plucked at maturity, ensuring flavour and quality remain pure.
Dispatch Timeline from 15th March
Deliveries commence on March 15, coinciding with the natural harvest cycle of Hapus mangoes. This ensures every consignment arrives at the perfect stage of ripeness for consumption.
This schedule ensures:
? Fully matured mangoes
? Zero chemical ripening for safety and flavour
? True sweetness and aroma from the Konkan belt
Deliveries proceed through April and May, depending on harvest conditions and booking priority.
GI-Certified Farms of Ratnagiri and Devgad
The Hapus mango owes its signature flavour and aroma to the fertile coastal soil and balanced microclimate of the Konkan coast. All fruits under this programme come from approved orchards in these regions.
Every batch is:
? Handpicked at the right maturity
? Traditionally ripened without chemicals
? Sorted and graded for safe transport
? Delivered fresh from farm to home
This traceable supply chain guarantees pure Alphonso mangoes with premium quality.
Customer Experience
Customers joining the pre-order programme can expect:
? Reliable fruit quality across batches
? Protective packaging to prevent damage
? Regular updates on dispatch and delivery
? Farm-direct mangoes from the latest season
Natural differences in size, shape, or colour are expected and prove that fruits are chemical-free and authentic.
Short Harvest Window
The Hapus mango season typically runs from end of March to June start, depending on climate and fruiting conditions. Since this fruit is climate-sensitive, quantities stay restricted throughout the harvest.
Key points:
? Mango Alphonso Limited early and late-season harvests
? Prime season fills up rapidly
? Reservations close once the quota is fulfilled
Booking early is the best way to lock in authentic Hapus mangoes.
Ideal for Whom
Pre-ordering suits:
? Families who enjoy Alphonso mangoes each summer
? Mango enthusiasts seeking guaranteed quality
? Alphonso Mango Corporate clients arranging festive gifting
? Exporters managing fixed shipments
This pre-order method ensures dependability for both home and commercial needs.
Post-Delivery Handling
Upon receiving your Alphonso mangoes:
? Store them at room temperature for gentle ripening
? Avoid refrigeration until fully ripe
? Enjoy within a few days for optimal flavour and sweetness
Proper handling preserves the authentic Alphonso experience—sweet, aromatic, and buttery.
In Summary
The 2026 Alphonso Hapus season offers another delightful opportunity to savour the legendary Ratnagiri Hapus. With advance bookings opening 15th January and dispatches beginning 15th March, customers can book early to relish farm-fresh mangoes directly from Ratnagiri.
Limited in number yet supreme in quality, these mangoes represent the true essence of India’s summer. Pre-order ahead to ensure your mangoes arrive full of aroma this season.