When does Alphonso mango (aam) flower in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra?

In the Ratnagiri and Konkan belt, Alphonso (Hapus) typically begins flowering in the cool, dry period from roughly late December through February, with panicle emergence triggered by cool night temperatures and a dry spell after the monsoon. Fruit set follows flowering and harvest usually runs from around April into May or early June depending on the season. Cold, foggy weather and unseasonal rain at flowering can cause flower drop and promote diseases like powdery mildew and anthracnose, so timely protective sprays matter. Avoid heavy irrigation and nitrogen just before flowering, as that pushes vegetative flush instead of flowers. Confirm season timing and spray schedules with the Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli.