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Coconut: We are all familiar with the coconut tree. It is named
after it's fruit, coconut. We see coconut groves along the coastline. Sandy and
saline soil and hot and humid weather is favorable for the coconut tree. Since such
a climate precoastal areas of the district, dense grooves of these trees are found
here.
There is 'Coconut Research Center' at Bhatye near Ratnagiri. Coconuts come in a
number of varieties such as the Banavali, Singapuri.
Areca palm: The areca palm grows tall like the coconut tree. This
tree needs plenty of water. Large plantation of areca palms are found all over the
Konkan coast.
Mango: The 'Alphonso' mango of Ratnagiri and Devgad is famous.
Mango trees grow well in the red soil and saline atmosphere on the mountain side
of the lowlands. The mango season is from March to June. There is a demand for mangoes
in the foreign countries.
Cashew Nut: Cashew Nut is an important crop of the district. Cashew
nut trees grow in rocky land having red soil. The cashew seeds are roasted and the
edible portion is separated. There is demand for cashew nuts both in our country
and abroad.
Jackfruit: Jackfruit is a speciality of this district. This fruit
is thorny from outside but sweet and juicy inside. The jackfruit season is from
March to June.
Ratambi/Kokum: The ratamba tree grows in less fertile but moist
soil. The fruit of this tree is called kokum. Amsuls are made from kokum.
Other fruits: Besides those mentioned above, fruit such as bananas,
papayas, pineapples, avalas, tamarind, jambhuls, chikkus, ramphals, bors, karvandas,
lemons etc. are also grown in this district.
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