Mace variety · Released variety
Konkan Shrimanti
Also known as Konkan Shrimanthi
Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidya Peet (DBSKKV), Dapoli, Maharashtra · Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidya Peet (SAU) · 2005
High-yielding variety with bold nuts and notably thick mace. Major contribution to Konkan's spice economy.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidya Peet (DBSKKV), Dapoli, Maharashtra |
| Breeder / source | Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidya Peet (SAU) |
| Year released | 2005 |
| Parentage | Single plant selection from Konkan orchards |
| Yield | 900 fruits per tree annually; 9.18 kg dry nut yield per plant; fresh nut 14g, dry nut 10.2g; fresh mace 5g, dry mace 2.1g per fruit |
| Tolerance | Suited to Konkan humidity and monsoon climate; pest/disease tolerance not detailed |
| Distinctive features | Female tree; canopy volume 117.71 m³; nut oil 39.85%, mace oil 26.70%; bold nuts with thick, entire mace. Excellent for market-quality mace production. |
| Grown in | Konkan region of Maharashtra; coastal areas with high rainfall and humidity |
| Also known as | Konkan Shrimanthi |
Figures are indicative, compiled from public agricultural sources (ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities, the Spices Board and the National Innovation Foundation) and vary with soil, season and management. Confirm with your local package of practices.
Konkan Shrimanti in detail
A high-yielding female-tree selection from Konkan's agricultural university, bred for bold nuts and thick mace.
Origin & story
Released in 2005 from Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth (DBSKKV), Dapoli, Maharashtra, recommended for planting in the Konkan region for higher nut yield and better quality. The Konkan coast is one of India's traditional spice-growing areas.
How it grows
A female tree producing around 900 fruits per tree, recommended by the breeding institute for the Konkan region's higher nut yield. It suits Konkan's humid tropical climate and grows well in well-drained soils, and nutmeg is commonly intercropped in coconut or arecanut gardens. Nutmeg grafts generally begin bearing within a few years of planting.
Quality & character
Bold nuts with a thick, entire (unwithered) mace aril, a quality indicator for premium spice use. Dry nut weight about 10.2 g. Nut oil content 39.85%; mace oil content 26.70%. Canopy volume around 117.71 m³ per tree. Mace generally has a warmer, sharper profile than the nutmeg seed itself.
Why it matters to buyers
The thick, intact mace blade suits buyers wanting good aril yield and high essential oil content, including food manufacturers, bakers, and confectioners. For export, mace falls under HS heading 0908.2 and typically must meet moisture and food-safety requirements; specific certificate and contaminant thresholds depend on the destination market and buyer specification.
About mace
Mace—the lacy, crimson-to-gold aril wrapped around the nutmeg seed—comes from the same tree as nutmeg and matures in India where Kerala's humid coastal belt has cultivated it for centuries. Below are the principal Indian varieties and botanical types: released cultivars from ICAR institutes, farmer-bred selections gaining official recognition, and regional…
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