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Issue 74 ·30 April 2026 Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar Gets Year-Round Strawberry Production

Modern substrate farming breaks India's traditional harvest season

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Berry Fresh Agrotech has established a modern, substrate-based protected cultivation facility in Mahabaleshwar, aiming to produce premium strawberries year-round using precision soilless farming.

Mahabaleshwar accounts for about 85 percent of India's total strawberry production, but traditionally harvests only from November to March. The new facility promises residue-free fruit through controlled environment agriculture, while the company tests international strawberry genetics to expand variety options.

Field Notes

Quick reference
PRODUCTION

Mahabaleshwar produces 85% of India's strawberries

SEASON

Traditional harvest runs November to March only

TECHNOLOGY

Substrate farming enables year-round production

By Chimbori 1 min read

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