Golap Khas Mango Plant

Golap Khas (also known as Gulab Khas) is a premium, early-to-mid-season mango variety native to eastern and northern India, highly prized for its unique rose-like floral aroma, vibrant reddish blush skin, and exceptionally sweet, fiberless saffron-yellow pulp.

FRUIT CHARACTERISTICS

FLAVOR & AROMA: Intoxicating rose perfume with a rich, sugary sweetness.

PULP: Saffron-yellow, tender, juicy, and mostly fiberless.

APPEARANCE: Medium-sized fruit (100–250g) featuring a golden-yellow skin with a distinct pinkish-red blush or tinge on top.

SEASON: Ripens early, typically starting in mid-May and running through June.

SHELF LIFE: Delicate with a short shelf life of about 4 to 6 days.

PLANT & GROWING DETAILS

ORIGIN: Indigenous to the Gangetic plains, particularly popular in West Bengal (Malda and Murshidabad) and Bihar.

TYPE: Readily available as grafted live plants (ideal for quick fruiting, sometimes within 1–2 years).

SUNLIGHT: Requires full direct sun (6 to 8 hours daily).

SOIL & WATER: Thrives in rich, well-draining loamy soil with moderate, regular watering when the topsoil dries.

CULTIVATION: Suitable for direct ground planting in orchards or large containers on terraces and home gardens.