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Loquat

August 26, 2026
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Loquat trees are laden with bright orange fruit just as winter starts to recede.

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Nettle

August 19, 2026
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While nettle leaves are known to fiercely sting, they are prized for their nourishing and medicinal properties.

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Chaunsa Mango

July 7, 2026
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Known for its exceptional sweetness, rich aroma, and almost buttery texture, Chaunsa is a crowd favourite.

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Hog Plum

July 7, 2026
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This sweet-and-sour fruit can be enjoyed raw, cooked, or pickled.

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Cashew

April 23, 2026
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A tropical crop valued for its edible seed and fruit, cashew is widely used across cuisines in India.

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Apple Gourd

April 22, 2026
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A tender squash, tinda provides a subtly sweet yet earthy base, absorbing flavours beautifully in traditional Indian dishes.

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Plantain

March 22, 2026
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A staple fruit in tropical India, plantain has a place in daily meals as both a vegetable and fruit.

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Kalimpong cheese

March 16, 2026
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First introduced by Swiss missionaries, this crumbly cheese is now native to Kalimpong in West Bengal.

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Turnip

January 29, 2026
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Turnips are hardy winter root vegetables valued for their mild sweetness, adaptability, and long-standing role in seasonal and regional food traditions.

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Radhuni

January 16, 2026
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Radhuni is a fragrant spice that is said to be the fruit of its crop and not the seeds.

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