The Nashik fruit calendar — what to buy, and when
A month-by-month guide to what is actually in season around Deolali, and what is simply cold storage pretending.
Journal
What is in season around Nashik, how to choose fruit at the counter, and notes from the shop.
How to tell a naturally ripened mango from a carbide one
Three checks you can do standing at the counter — smell, colour patchiness and the sponge test at the stem.