About Strawberry
Strawberry is grown in India's cooler regions, led by Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani in Maharashtra, whose Mahabaleshwar strawberry holds a GI tag.
Where Strawberry Is Grown
The main growing states and districts are listed below. Tap a state for its markets, season, agencies and buyers.
| State | Main districts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Satara (Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani), Pune | Mahabaleshwar strawberry, GI-tagged. |
| Himachal Pradesh | Solan, Sirmaur, Kangra | Hill strawberry. |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Nainital | Hill strawberry. |
| Haryana | Hisar, Sonipat | Strawberry for Delhi. |
How It Is Grown
Runners are planted in autumn on raised beds with mulch and drip; fruit is picked in winter and spring.
Season
November–April.
Uses and Buyers
Fresh markets, jam and crush makers, ice cream and dessert makers.
Quality and Price
Very perishable; graded by size, colour and firmness.
Government Role
Strawberry has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. Government support comes through horticulture and crop missions, market regulation, export promotion and research.
Companies, Markets and Bodies
- Mapro Foods Pvt LtdMahabaleshwar · strawberry productsAboutExplore
- Ninjacart (63 Ideas Infolabs Pvt Ltd)B2B fresh produceAboutExplore
- BigBasket (Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt Ltd)Online groceryAboutExplore
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