About Pomegranate
India is the world's largest pomegranate producer, led by the deep-red Bhagwa variety grown on drylands in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Where Pomegranate Is Grown in Rajasthan
The main pomegranate districts of Rajasthan are Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur. Rajasthan is India's leading producer of bajra, mustard, moth, guar, coriander, isabgol and cumin, and a major producer of moong, groundnut, barley, chana and wheat. Its dry western districts grow hardy crops on sand, while canal-fed Sri Ganganagar and Chambal-fed Hadoti are its granaries.
Season in Rajasthan
Three bloom seasons; supply most of the year. Exact arrival dates in Rajasthan depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Pomegranate Is Sold in Rajasthan
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. Rajasthan's big mandis include Jaipur, Kota, Bikaner, Merta City and Sri Ganganagar.
Other major markets in Rajasthan
- Jaipur (Muhana)Mustard, bajra, barleyAboutExplore
- Merta CityMoong, cuminAboutExplore
- BikanerMoth, groundnut, guarAboutExplore
- Kota and Ramganj MandiSoybean, coriander, wheatAboutExplore
- Sri GanganagarMustard, kinnow, wheatAboutExplore
State Agencies in Rajasthan
Pomegranate 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.
- Rajasthan State Agricultural Marketing BoardRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- RAJFEDCooperative marketing and procurementAboutExplore
Quality and Price Notes
Bhagwa (also sold as Kesar or Sinduri) is the leading commercial variety, with a deep red skin and red, soft-seeded arils that suit both domestic and export markets. Ganesh, Arakta, Mridula and the new Solapur Lal (a biofortified hybrid from ICAR-NRCP) are also grown.
Most fruit is sold fresh, graded by weight (from about 200 g to over 400 g), colour and freedom from cracks and spots. Processors extract ready-to-eat arils sold in cups, and juice and concentrate. Export orchards register on APEDA's AnarNet for residue control. India sends pomegranates to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, the UK, Bangladesh and Nepal, and has opened sea shipments to the USA and Australia.
Bacterial blight (oily spot) can destroy whole orchards in rainy years and cause shortages. The bloom season chosen by farmers spreads supply through the year, but prices are usually highest for hasta bahar fruit harvested in spring.
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export pomegranate across India, including from Rajasthan. Tap a name for details.
- INI Farms Pvt LtdExporter of bananas, pomegranates and grapes to about 35 countriesAboutExplore
- Freshtrop Fruits LtdAhmedabad · listed; grapes and pomegranate exporterAboutExplore
- KB Exports Pvt LtdMumbai · fresh fruit and vegetable exporter (KayBee)AboutExplore
- Sahyadri Farmers Producer Company LtdNashik · grapes, fruits and processingAboutExplore
- APEDAExport registration and residue control (GrapeNet, AnarNet, MangoNet)AboutExplore
Research and Advice in Rajasthan
New varieties, crop advice and seed for pomegranate growers in Rajasthan come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural UniversityBikanerAboutExplore
- Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and TechnologyUdaipurAboutExplore
- Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture UniversityJobnerAboutExplore
- Agriculture UniversityKotaAboutExplore
Pomegranate in Other States
Maharashtra · Karnataka · Gujarat · Andhra Pradesh
Related: Pomegranate – all India · Rajasthan · All crops
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