Madhupur pineapple is an agricultural product cultivated in the Madhupur region of Tangail district, Bangladesh.[1] Madhupur pineapple received Geographical Indication (GI) tag on 24 September 2024.[2]
History
editThe cultivation of pineapples in Bangladesh was initiated in 1942 by Mizi Dayamai Sangma, a member of the small indigenous Garo community in Idilpur village of Madhupur Upazila.[3] He visited his relatives in Meghalaya, India, and brought back 750 pineapple saplings to start a pineapple plantation at his own home.[4]
Cultivation
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Although pineapple is cultivated in almost all unions of Madhupur, the highest cultivation is in Arankhola, Sholakuri, and Aushnara unions.[5] The high, red soil in this region is quite suitable for pineapple cultivation, and the pineapple cultivation season begins in the rainy season. From preparing the seedbed for pineapple cultivation, it takes about 18 months to produce a single fruit.[6] Pineapple farmers in this region rely more on organic farming methods, where the use of organic fertilizers is common.[7][8] Farmers limit the use of chemical fertilizers and cultivate pineapples using organic methods, which helps to maintain the taste and nutritional value of the fruit.[9]
Varieties of pineapples
editThe special varieties of Madhupur pineapple include:[10]
- Giant Kew (locally known as Calendar)
- Honey Queen (Jaldugi/Jaldungi)
- Ashwina
- MD-2
See also
editReference
edit- ^ "Madhupur pineapple has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status". The Daily Ittefaq. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Pineapples of Madhupur recognised as GI product". The Business Standard. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Madhupur pineapple receives GI tag, but export concerns remain". Bangla Tribune. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Pineapple of Madhupur gets GI recognition". The Daily Observer. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Nazrul Islam, Madhupur (Tangail) (19 July 2018). "Madhupur pineapples are now in Europe". Manab Zamin. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ K.J., Bengali (11 June 2021). "Pineapple Farming: Learn about pineapple cultivation methods and easy care". Krishi Jagran. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Farmers are turning to organic pineapple cultivation to restore the heritage of Madhupur". Banglavision. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ M Kabir, Tangail (23 August 2022). "Farmers are turning to organic pineapple cultivation". Protidiner Sangbad. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ Mirza Shakil, Tangail (6 August 2020). "Famous Madhupur pineapples getting back taste and flavour". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Madhupur pineapple has received GI tag". www.deshsangbad.com. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024.