About Custard Apple (Sitaphal)
Custard apple (sitaphal) is a creamy dryland fruit of the Deccan, eaten fresh and used for ice cream, rabdi and pulp.
Where Custard Apple (Sitaphal) Is Grown in Telangana
The main custard apple (sitaphal) districts of Telangana are Mahabubnagar, Rangareddy, Medak. Telangana has become one of India's largest paddy producers thanks to new irrigation, and grows cotton, maize, red gram, chilli, turmeric and soybean. Nizamabad is home to the National Turmeric Board.
Season in Telangana
August–November. Exact arrival dates in Telangana depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Custard Apple (Sitaphal) Is Sold in Telangana
Farm produce is sold through regulated APMC market yards under the state's agricultural produce marketing law, run by the state agricultural marketing board, with many yards linked to eNAM. The state buys very large volumes of paddy through village purchase centres.
Other major markets in Telangana
- NizamabadTurmeric, maizeAboutExplore
- Warangal (Enumamula)Cotton, chilli, maizeAboutExplore
- Bowenpally, HyderabadVegetablesAboutExplore
- KhammamChilli, cottonAboutExplore
- AdilabadCotton, soybeanAboutExplore
State Agencies in Telangana
Custard Apple (Sitaphal) has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
- Telangana State Civil Supplies CorporationPaddy procurementAboutExplore
- Telangana State Agricultural Marketing DepartmentRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- National Turmeric BoardNizamabadAboutExplore
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export custard apple (sitaphal) across India, including from Telangana. Tap a name for details.
- Ninjacart (63 Ideas Infolabs Pvt Ltd)B2B fresh produceAboutExplore
- BigBasket (Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt Ltd)Online groceryAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Telangana
New varieties, crop advice and seed for custard apple (sitaphal) growers in Telangana come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
Custard Apple (Sitaphal) in Other States
Maharashtra · Andhra Pradesh · Karnataka · Gujarat
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