Organic mango and jackfruit mela begins today
Farmers from across Karnataka will showcase and sell diverse varieties of organic mangoes and jackfruit at the fair conducted by Sahaja Samrudha – Organic Farmers Collective and Rotary Club Hubballi, organisers said.
"The fair will feature red, yellow and white varieties of jackfruit, with the special Red Chandrakala Jackfruit available for tasting and purchase. Visitors can also enjoy jackfruit-based delicacies such as chips, papad, halwa, kebabs, holige, vada, dosa, curries and biryani. Mango varieties such as Imam Pasand, Dasheri, Alphonso, Mallika, Benishan and Totapuri will also be on display and for sale.
The event will also feature rural entrepreneurs, farmer companies, women's groups, and farmers showcasing value-added products made from jackfruit and mangoes, along with organic millets, seeds and handicrafts for sale.
Heirloom seeds for the monsoon season will also be available. "Women from the Malali Women's Association will bring jackfruit, mango and other rare and high-quality saplings for sale," they added.
On Sunday, a jackfruit-themed drawing competition for children will be held at 11am, followed by contests for adults, including jackfruit lifting and weight-guessing, at 1pm. The fair will be open from 10am to 8pm on both days. For details: 9538691868.
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