I am a premium hybrid variety known for my excellent shelf life, high pulp content, and my ability to bear fruit regularly every year, overcoming the "alternate bearing" habit of many traditional mangoes.

I was developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, New Delhi, as a cross between the world-famous Amrapali and Janardhan Pasand varieties.

I require consistent watering during my early years and through the fruit-set stage, but I prefer a drier soil period as harvest approaches to maximize my sugar concentration.

I thrive in full, direct sunlight; I need at least 8 to 10 hours of sun daily to develop my characteristic red blush and to ensure my flesh reaches peak sweetness.

I am well-suited for tropical and subtropical climates between 22°C and 38°C, and I have shown good resilience to the varying temperatures of the North Indian plains.

I have a semi-vigorous growth habit and perform best in deep, well-draining loamy soil with a neutral pH, making me suitable for both orchards and large home gardens.

I am a moderate-to-heavy feeder; I respond beautifully to organic manures in the winter and a balanced NPK fertilizer application just before the flowering season.

My scientific name is Mangifera indica 'Pusa Shrestha' and I belong to the Anacardiaceae family.

My fruit flesh is safe for pets, but keep them away from my leaves and milky sap, which contain natural irritants; always ensure the pit is safely discarded.

My dense, evergreen canopy acts as an efficient air filter, absorbing CO2 and providing a cooling shade that benefits the local garden ecosystem.

I am rich in Vitamin A and Beta-carotene, and because my flesh is firm and resists bruising, I am an ideal variety for long-distance transport and export.

I am relatively hardy, but like most hybrids, I should be monitored for mango hoppers during flowering and protected from fruit flies during the ripening stage.

I am a sturdy and productive perennial tree that can continue to provide you with "top-tier" harvests for 40 to 60 years with proper management.