 1 Origin. Chengazhikodu village, Thrissur district, Kerala Features. • GI Tag no. 479 - 2014 • This is the choice cultivar for making Kazhchakula, a delicacy offered to God during Onam festival. • It is cultivated in Chowannur, Desamangalam, Erumapetty, Kaiparambu, Mundoor, Ollukkara, Pazhayannur, Puzhakkal, Thayyur and Wadakkancherry of Thrissur District, Kerala. • Fruit peel is soft, bright yellow in color with rusty brown coating and pulp colour is deep orange. • It is susceptible to Cercospora leafspot and pseudostem weevil. • Bunch weight: 16-20 kgs with 20 to 25 fruits per hand. • Duration: 10 months • Sugar content: 26 to 30 Brix • Acidity: 0.31 - 0.60% • Shelf life: 7-9 days |
 2 Origin. Chengazhikodu village, Thrissur district, Kerala Features. • GI Tag no. 479 - 2014 • This is the choice cultivar for making Kazhchakula, a delicacy offered to God during Onam festival. • It is cultivated in Chowannur, Desamangalam, Erumapetty, Kaiparambu, Mundoor, Ollukkara, Pazhayannur, Puzhakkal, Thayyur and Wadakkancherry of Thrissur District, Kerala. • Fruit peel is soft, bright yellow in color with rusty brown coating and pulp colour is deep orange. • It is susceptible to Cercospora leafspot and pseudostem weevil. • Bunch weight: 16-20 kgs with 20 to 25 fruits per hand. • Duration: 10 months • Sugar content: 26 to 30 Brix • Acidity: 0.31 - 0.60% • Shelf life: 7-9 days |
 3 Origin. Tandalwadi village, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra Features. • It is cultivated in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra. • The fruits of this cultivar derive their uniqueness mainly due to its cultivation on the banks of the river Tapti (or Tapi) and are rich in fiber and minerals. • Crop duration is 11-12 months. • Bunch weight ranges 25-35 Kg. • It is exported to the Middle East, mainly Dubai. |
 4 Origin. Kamalapur village, Gulbarga district, Karnataka Features. • It is cultivated in Rajnal, Okali and Nadvinhalli villages of Gulbarga district, Karnataka. • It is grown in red soils and fruits are rich in calcium, iron, potassium, fibre and vitamins C and B6. • Crop duration is 18 months. • Bunch weight ranges 15-20 Kg. • Fruit peel is red with cream colored, sweet pulp. • The fruits are recommended for children suffering from typhoid due to their high calorific value. • It is also suitable for making chips. |
 5 Origin: Goa, India. Features. • It is cultivated in Pernem, Bardez and Bicholim taluks of Northern Goa along the banks of the river tributaries of Chapora and Mapusa. • Crop duration: 13-14 months. • Bunch weight: 17-20 Kg. • The fruits are long, dark yellow with medium thick skin, and sinfully sweet and usually steamed, roasted and lightly fried in ghee for consumption. • Myndoli Kelya Chi Halwa is a choice delicacy prepared from the fruits. |
 6 Origin: Nanjangud, Mysore district, Karnataka Features. • It is grown in Mysore and Chamarajanagar districts of Karnataka. • Cultivated in black clay alluvial saline soil which gives a unique taste and aroma to the fruits. • Crop duration: 18 months. • Bunch weight: 15-20 Kg. • Fruits possess medicinal properties and are believed to cure neurological ailments. |
 7 Origin: Nanjangud, Mysore district, Karnataka Features. • It is grown in Mysore and Chamarajanagar districts of Karnataka. • Cultivated in black clay alluvial saline soil which gives a unique taste and aroma to the fruits. • Crop duration: 18 months. • Bunch weight: 15-20 Kg. • Fruits possess medicinal properties and are believed to cure neurological ailments. |
 8 Origin: Nanjangud, Mysore district, Karnataka Features. • It is grown in Mysore and Chamarajanagar districts of Karnataka. • Cultivated in black clay alluvial saline soil which gives a unique taste and aroma to the fruits. • Crop duration: 18 months. • Bunch weight: 15-20 Kg. • Fruits possess medicinal properties and are believed to cure neurological ailments. |
 9 Origin. Sirumalai, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu Features. • It is cultivated in Sirumalai hills of Tamil Nadu. • The fruit pulp is sweet and juicy and preferred for making Panchamirtham, a divine delicacy. • The fruits are rich in potassium and believed to cure neurological ailments. • Crop duration: 14 months. • Bunch weight: 12-13 Kg. |
 10 Origin. Sirumalai, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu Features. • It is cultivated in Sirumalai hills of Tamil Nadu. • The fruit pulp is sweet and juicy and preferred for making Panchamirtham, a divine delicacy. • The fruits are rich in potassium and believed to cure neurological ailments. • Crop duration: 14 months. • Bunch weight: 12-13 Kg. |
 11 Synonym: Hill Banana Origin. Pulney Hills, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu Features. • A choice cultivar of Tamil Nadu grown in the Lower Pulney and Shevaroy hills, used for making Panchamirtham, a divine offering. • It is a tall statured, hardy cultivar suitable for perennial cultivation and its fruits develop a pleasant aroma and flavor upon ripening. • Ripe fruits are yellowish green with characteristic black spots and the pulp is dry and creamy white. • Fruits develop their unique flavour only when grown in hills. • Crop duration: 15-18 months. • Bunch weight is 11-13 Kg with 6-8 hands / 80-90 fruits per bunch. • Susceptible to Fusarium wilt, nematodes, weevils and bunchy top. |
 12 Origin. Pulney Hills, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu Features. A choice cultivar of Tamil Nadu grown in the Lower Pulney and Shevaroy hills, used for making Panchamirtham, a divine offering. It is a tall statured, hardy cultivar suitable for perennial cultivation and its fruits develop a pleasant aroma and flavor upon ripening. Ripe fruits are yellowish green with characteristic black spots and the pulp is dry and creamy white. Fruits develop their unique flavour only when grown in hills. Crop duration is 15-18 months. Bunch weight is 11-13 Kg with 6-8 hands / 80-90 fruits per bunch. Susceptible to Fusarium wilt, nematodes, weevils and bunchy top. |
