Alphonso mango in Goa has a Goan story: the variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque. For fruit grown on the Konkan coast north of Goa, AlphonsoMango.in sends Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso by Blue Dart from Rs 1,849 per dozen.
Alphonso mango in Goa: where the name comes from
Few places have a closer claim on the Alphonso name than Goa. Wikipedia says the variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque, and that mango grafting was introduced in Portuguese Goa by Jesuit missionaries. Grafting matters because Indian-group mangoes are monoembryonic, so a named variety such as Alphonso has to be propagated by grafting and not from seed.
The fruit sold as Alphonso or Hapus comes mostly from the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, just to the north of Goa. That is the fruit we sell. We are Powle Home Foods in Mumbai, and we run AlphonsoMango.in. We started selling offline in 2019 and online in 2020, and we have served 47,000+ customers, including offline and marketplace sales.
Goa's own mangoes are not Alphonso
If you grew up in Goa you may mean something else by "Goan mango". Varieties such as Mankurad, Mussarad and Fernandin are grown in Goa and are separate fruits from Alphonso. We do not sell them, and we do not claim that Alphonso is better than them. They are different mangoes with their own followers, and many Goan households eat both.
What we can offer a Goa household is the Konkan Alphonso known as Hapus, ordered by the dozen and sent to your door. Our Kesar and Pairi are other varieties we list, on their own product pages: Kesar Mango from Rs 999 for a half dozen, and Pairi Mango from Rs 2,799 per dozen.
Ratnagiri and Devgad: the coast next door
Ratnagiri is a district on the Konkan coast. Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district, and Sindhudurg is the Maharashtra district that meets Goa. Both grow Alphonso, and Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt is GI-tagged in India (GI No. 139). We source across 48 villages of that belt.
- Harvest: by hand with a zela pole fitted with a catching net, at Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn hour, for all our Alphonso.
- Origins: Ratnagiri Alphonso and Devgad Alphonso, each by the dozen from Rs 1,849.
- Weight: a dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade.
We do not rank Ratnagiri above Devgad, and we do not say that one ripens earlier or tastes sweeter. Our Ratnagiri and Devgad guide explains the two places without ranking them.
What to order for a Goa home
| If you want | Order |
|---|---|
| Fresh Alphonso for the family | One or two dozen, Ratnagiri or Devgad, in the size grade you prefer. |
| A Kesar comparison | A half dozen of Kesar from Rs 999. |
| Aamras outside the season | An Alphonso pulp tin, 850 g or 3.1 kg, from Rs 590. |
| Mangoes sent to Goa as a gift | Write to us first with the quantity, the address and the date. |
Prices are the listed ones and can change, so check the product page for the price on the day you order. Fresh Alphonso is not sold outside the season, so for the months when the listing is closed the pulp tin is the practical choice.
Delivery to Goa and keeping fruit in a humid kitchen
We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout. We do not promise a delivery day for Goa or any other named place, so enter your Goa PIN code at checkout and read what the page shows before you pay. Damage should be reported to us within 24 hours of delivery.
Coastal kitchens are warm and humid, which suits a patient approach. Take the fruit out of the box, lay it in a single layer with air around it and check it daily. A sweet aroma at the stalk end and a slight give under the thumb mean a fruit is ready. Do not refrigerate fruit that is still firm, and keep cut fruit covered in the fridge. Wikipedia notes that Alphonso takes about 15 days from harvest to ripening, so a box can hold fruit at different stages.
Ripening, carbide and three questions for any seller
Selling fruit ripened with calcium carbide gas is prohibited in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. Whether you buy at a Goa market or online, ask three things.
- Where did it grow? A seller should name Ratnagiri or Devgad and the belt.
- How was it ripened? Ask for a plain answer.
- What papers back the GI claim? We hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139), listed on our Brand Facts page.
A bucket-of-water test is only a rough clue, not proof. Our guide to identifying carbide-ripened mangoes lists more questions to ask.
Larger orders for Goa kitchens and events
Goa has many restaurants, hotels and event venues that want Alphonso for desserts, buffets and welcome platters. We supply restaurants and hotels, and we can discuss larger orders in general terms. We do not publish a minimum order or a discount, so please write to us with the quantity, the delivery address and the dates, and we will tell you what is possible.
Our corporate gifting guide lists the questions to ask any supplier before you commit, whether that is us or someone else. For a single family order the product pages above are enough.
Season dates for Goa orders
Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. For a wider look at buying mangoes online in the state, see our guide to online mangoes delivery in Goa, and for Goa's neighbour to the south, online mango delivery in Mangalore.
People also ask
Which mango is famous in Goa?
Mankurad is the variety most often named as Goa's own mango, and Goa also grows Mussarad and Fernandin. Alphonso, the fruit we sell, is named after Afonso de Albuquerque and is grown mostly on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. They are separate mangoes, and we do not rank them against each other.
Can Alphonso mango be delivered to Goa?
Yes, you can order Ratnagiri or Devgad Alphonso from AlphonsoMango.in by the dozen and have it sent to Goa by Blue Dart. Enter your Goa PIN code at checkout to see whether it is serviceable. About 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery, and we do not promise a day for any named place.
What is the price of Alphonso mango in Goa?
Our price does not change by city. Alphonso boxes start from Rs 1,849 per dozen and go up to Rs 5,399 for the largest Ratnagiri option, depending on fruit size and the number of dozens. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Check the product page for the price on the day you order.
When is Alphonso mango season for Goa?
Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Outside the season we do not sell fresh Alphonso, but Alphonso pulp tins are available all year if you want the flavour between seasons.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango.
- Wikipedia, Sindhudurg district.
- 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).
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.