Allahabadi Surkha

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Allahabadi Surkha
Geographical indication
Description Fruits cultivated in Allahabad
Area Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Country India

Allahabadi Surkha are a variety of guava having deep pink color inside instead of the typical white color [1] and an apple red exterior skin. [2] This fruit is sweet, and strongly flavoured with few seeds and is slightly depressed at both ends. The plants are vigorous, dome shaped and compact. [3] These guavas are cultivated across the Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh region in the northern belt of India. [4] Allahabadi Surkha is cultivated today on almost 1000 hectares of land mainly under Kaushambi and Kaurihar -II districts of Allahabad. [5] The fruit is known for its medical properties such that during the winter season because it neutralizes disease symptoms. [2]

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