The Mango
Introduction: Bangladesh is a land with sufficient rainfall and a moderate climate. As a result, different fruits grow here in plenty. It is generally found in the summer season. Mango-fruit is one of our popular fruits. Mangoes are grown commercially in a large orchard. The mango tree is the national tree of Bangladesh.
Where grown: The mango is the fruit of the mantle. tree. It grows in hot countries, such as Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the East and West Indies. The districts of Dinajpur, Rajshahi, and Bogra in Bangladesh are famous for producing the best kinds of mangoes. Rajshahi and Chapai Nayabganj are famous for mango in our country.
Description of its growth: The mango-tree puts forth buds in the fall of winter. The fruit comes out in the spring season. The mango grows to have a skin around it. Inside the skin, there lies the kernel which gradually attains its full growth. Ripe mangoes are largely found during the summer and the rains. We get ripe mangoes in the months of May, June, and July.
Kinds and size: Mangoes are of various types of sizes and tastes. Some are big and some are small, some are very sweet to taste and some are sour.
Its popularity: The mango is the most popular fruit. It is called the king of fruits in our country. The mango has several varieties. Ripe mangoes are sweet and green mangoes are sour. All of these mangoes are very sweet to taste, but the Langra and the Fazli are to most favorite ones. Ripe mangoes are red or yellow. It is also soft and juicy. It is the prince of fruits.
Use: people all over the world are fond of this fruit, Mangoes are eaten when they are green even. We eat both ripe and green mangoes in many ways. But the recipe mangoes have the special charm, taste, and flavor. Different kinds of syrups, jams and jellies can be made from mangoes. These products may be exported abroad after meeting the local demand. It may help a lot to earn foreign exchange.
Conclusion: Cultivation of this fruit in our country is done without taking any proper care and attention. Most of our people are not aware of the process by which this important fruit can be preserved. In Bangladesh, people make different types of jam with mangoes. Ripe mangoes are very tasty. People call it ‘king of fruits.’
