Allahabadi Surkha
Allahabadi Surkha | |
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Geographical indication | |
Description | Fruits cultivated in Allahabad |
Area | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
Country | India |
Allahabadi Surkha are a special category of guava having deep pink color inside instead of the typical white color[1] and an apple red exterior skin.[2] This fruit is sweet, strongly flavoured with few seeds and is slightly depressed at both ends. The plants are vigorous, dome shaped and compact.[3] These guavas are cultivated across the Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh region in the northern belt of India.[4] Allahabadi Surkha is cultivated today on almost 1000 hectares of land mainly under Kaushambi and Kaurihar -II districts of Allahabad.[5] The fruit is known for its medical properties such that during the winter season it neutralizes disease symptoms.[6]
References
- ↑ http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140207/jsp/saltlake/story_17906989.jsp#.VrX4Jvl97IU
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/fruit-of-labour/article4334249.ece
- ↑ Psidium guajava
- ↑ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zvDBXktAPMcU.k82S7AlG_6uY&hl=en_US
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Allahabadi-Surkha-to-reach-Middle-East-Pakistan/articleshow/26376825.cms
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/fruit-of-labour/article4334249.ece
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