Sudur Saada Appemidi Plant

The Sudur Saada Appemidi plant is a rare and unique variety of wild mango found in the Western Ghats region of India, particularly in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka state. Appemidi mangoes are small, aromatic, and traditionally used for making pickles, a delicacy in South Indian cuisine. The plant is highly valued for its distinctive flavor and fragrance, and the fruit is cherished for its tangy taste. Due to their limited cultivation and specific growing conditions, Appemidi mangoes are considered a treasured resource in the region. Conservation efforts are in place to protect this indigenous variety from extinction.

Key Features of Sudur Saada Appemidi:

• Sudur Appemidi is considered one of the best among the famous GI-tagged appemidi varieties.
• Originated from a more than 150-year-old tree on the bank of the Kumudvathi River near a place called Sudur, Shimoga District.
• The midi tastes and smells strongly like mango sap and has just the proper amount of spice.
• With this specific species, the tender fruits are picked and utilised for the well-known Malnad-style appemidi pickle when they reach a length of 2 inches.
• Sudur appemidi (tender mangoes) can be preserved in either brined or pickled form for up to 6 to 8 years post-harvest without any changes/loss in their crispness, flavor, or color, which makes this variety one of the most premium midis’ among the larger appemidi family.
• Plant Size: Delivered as a well-established sapling (8-12 months old), ready to be planted. The plant weights around 1.5 kg to 2.5 kg.
• Growth Conditions: This variety develops well in open, sunlit areas with preferably red soil with dry, well-drained conditions and under these favourable conditions. The ideal/recommended spacing is about 30ft x 30ft. This variety is wild, sturdy, disease- and drought-tolerant, and may survive for 80 to 100 years without need of any permanent irrigation facilities.
• Harvest Period: The plant usually starts yielding within 4 to 5 years of planting and has very high yielding potential with minimum irrigation or maturing. The crop will yield in the months of January through April.