Alphonso mango — known as Hapus in Marathi — is India's most prized mango variety, grown in the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. It holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Government of India, certifying its authentic origin in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts. Known for its deep saffron pulp, fibre-free texture, intense sweetness, and strong aroma, it is called the King of Mangoes.

Both are GI-tagged Alphonso varieties from Maharashtra's Konkan coast. Devgad Alphonso mangoes are generally sweeter, creamier, and more aromatic due to their specific coastal microclimate in Sindhudurg district. Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes have a bright saffron-yellow skin and a rich, tangy-sweet flavour. Both are premium varieties — preference is personal taste.

A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a Government of India certification that legally recognises a product's unique origin. For Alphonso mangoes, only fruit grown within specific talukas of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts qualifies. RQD Farm's orchards in Bankot, Mandangad, Ratnagiri are within this GI-certified zone — guaranteeing authentic origin.

Genuine Alphonso mangoes have a strong fruity fragrance even before cutting, saffron-yellow skin, and deep orange fibre-free pulp. Carbide-ripened fakes lack natural fragrance, have whitish pulp near the seed, taste flat, and deteriorate within 1–2 days. All RQD Farm mangoes are naturally ripened — never treated with calcium carbide.

Alphonso mango season in India runs from mid-March to late June, peaking in April and May. Ratnagiri Alphonso is typically available from early April; Devgad Alphonso from mid-April. RQD Farm accepts orders from April 1st each year, subject to seasonal availability.

Yes. Hapus and Alphonso refer to the same mango variety. "Alphonso" is the English/commercial name, while "Hapus" is the Marathi name used locally in Maharashtra. Both refer to the GI-tagged premium mango grown in Ratnagiri and Devgad.