To buy mango online with confidence, decide four things: variety, origin, size grade and ripening method. AlphonsoMango.in sells Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso from Rs 1,849 per dozen, graded by fruit weight, hay-bed ripened, delivered by Blue Dart. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027.
For what is available now, see Ratnagiri Alphonso mango boxes.
Four decisions before you buy mango online
Buying mango online is not like buying rice. The fruit is perishable, the name Alphonso is used loosely, and a dozen can cost Rs 1,849 or Rs 2,999 for a good reason. We are Powle Home Foods in Mumbai, running AlphonsoMango.in since 2019 offline and 2020 online, with 47,000+ customers served, including offline and marketplace sales. These are the four decisions we would make before paying any seller, including us.
- Variety. Alphonso (Hapus) for aroma and non-fibrous pulp; Kesar for a sweeter, cheaper box; Pairi for tang in aamras.
- Origin. For Alphonso, a named district or taluka: Ratnagiri or Devgad. Alphonso from this belt is GI-tagged in India under GI No. 139, and we hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139).
- Size grade. The weight of each fruit, in grams, stated before you pay.
- Ripening. A direct answer on carbide, which is prohibited in India.
A seller who answers all four plainly, on the product page and not only on request, is a seller you can buy from without seeing the fruit first. The sections below take each decision in turn, with our own answers.
Buying by size grade: what the numbers mean
Alphonso fruits generally weigh 150 to 300 g, and we sort every fruit into a grade by weight. The grade sets the price. Neither end is the better mango; the pulp is the same. Smaller fruit is for eating and aamras, larger fruit is for the gift box.
| Fruit weight | 1 dozen from | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 150 to 180 g | Rs 1,849 | Daily eating, children, aamras |
| 180 to 225 g | Rs 2,099 | Family box; one mango per person |
| 225 to 250 g | Rs 2,499 | Sharing; a generous slice each |
| 250 to 275 g | Rs 2,699 | Gifts to family |
| 275 to 300 g | Rs 2,999 | Gifts to clients; the show-piece box |
Two-dozen boxes run from Rs 3,499 to Rs 5,399 for Ratnagiri and up to Rs 5,499 for Devgad. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Buy Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango or Devgad Hapus by the dozen; for Kesar, see Gir Kesar mango at Rs 999 for a half-dozen and Rs 1,699 for a dozen.
Ratnagiri and Devgad: same fruit, two names
Ratnagiri is a district on the Konkan coast; Devgad is a taluka in neighbouring Sindhudurg district. Konkan is the stretch of India's western coast between the Arabian Sea and the Deccan Plateau, and Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are among its districts. Both areas grow the same variety under the same GI, and we do not rank one above the other or claim that one is harvested earlier. We source across 55 villages of this belt, and we name the origin on every box.
If you are buying for the first time, order one dozen of each in the same week and keep the one your family prefers. Our Ratnagiri and Devgad Hapus guide explains the two names, and what makes an Alphonso an Alphonso covers the variety itself.
What hay-bed ripening is, and why it matters when you buy
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. The fruit is hand-harvested at Brahma Muhurta, before dawn, with a zela pole fitted with a catching net, graded, and then laid on beds of hay, where it ripens over several days without any chemical. Hay cushions the fruit and holds a steady temperature around it. Harvest to ripening of Alphonso takes about 15 days.
Calcium carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, and we are an FSSAI-licensed seller. When you buy mango online, this is the question that separates sellers most sharply, so ask it plainly and expect a plain answer. No single home test proves how a mango was ripened; the bucket-of-water test is a rough clue, not proof. Our guide on identifying carbide-ripened mangoes lists the signs.
What arrives, and when
We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout. Orders received before 1 PM are dispatched the same day. We do not promise a delivery day for any named city; the checkout message for your PIN code is the only timing we stand behind.
- The box holds the dozen you ordered, in the grade you chose, with the origin named.
- Some fruit will be firm. Lay the mangoes in a single layer at room temperature, away from sun, and check daily. A sweet smell at the stalk and a slight give at the shoulder mean ripe.
- Do not chill firm fruit. Cold stops ripening and dulls the aroma. Chill only ripe fruit, and only for a day or two before eating.
- If anything is damaged, report it within 24 hours of delivery to support@alphonsomango.in or 8369048029.
Our ripening guide and delivery period guide cover the days after the box arrives.
When to buy for the best fruit
Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. February fruit is the first of the year and scarce; March to May gives the widest choice of grades; June is the tail, before the monsoon reaches the Konkan. Fresh Alphonso is not sold outside the season, so an order placed before it opens is for the opening of the season. From July to January, buy the Alphonso pulp tin (850 g and 3.1 kg, from Rs 590) for aamras, milkshakes and kulfi. For gifts, see our gifting page. Questions: support@alphonsomango.in or 8369048029.
People also ask
Where can I buy Alphonso mangoes online?
On AlphonsoMango.in, where Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso are sold by the dozen from Rs 1,849, graded by fruit weight, with the origin named and delivery by Blue Dart to your PIN code. Whichever seller you use, ask for the taluka, the fruit weight and the ripening method before you pay.
How much do Alphonso mangoes cost?
From Rs 1,849 per dozen for 150 to 180 g fruit, rising with size to Rs 2,999 per dozen for 275 to 300 g fruit, and from Rs 3,499 for two dozen. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Shipping is shown at checkout. Check the product page for the current price.
Which Alphonso mango should I buy, Ratnagiri or Devgad?
Either. Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt on the Konkan coast is the fruit that carries GI No. 139, and both areas grow the same variety. We do not rank one above the other or claim one is sweeter. Buy a dozen of each in the same week and keep the one your family prefers.
When should I order to get the best Alphonso?
Order between March and May for the widest choice of size grades and the steadiest supply. February brings the first fruit of the season, and June the last before the monsoon. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027, and fresh Alphonso is not sold outside the season.
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- ready-to-use Alphonso pulp
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango.
- Wikipedia, Konkan.
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, Regulation 2.3.5 (compendium version of 2 April 2025).
- Geographical Indications Registry of India, public search record for application 379, Devgad Alphonso Mango (merged with application 139), accessed October 2026.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.
