Mango Cultivation in Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive Overview – By Malsha – eLanka Image Source : echelon.lk Mango cultivation holds a significant place in Sri Lanka’s agricultural landscape, both economically and culturally. As the second most widely cultivated fruit after bananas, mangoes are integral to local diets and contribute substantially to the nation’s fruit production. Cultivation Areas and Varieties Mangoes are cultivated across various regions in Sri Lanka, with notable concentrations in districts such as Anuradhapura, Monaragala, Kurunegala, Hambantota, Puttalam, and Jaffna. Over the past two decades, there has been a significant shift in cultivation patterns, with Anuradhapura surpassing Kurunegala as the leading mango-producing district due to expanded cultivation areas . Sri Lanka boasts a diverse range of mango cultivars. Traditional varieties include ‘Karthacolomban’, ‘Vellaicolomban’, ‘Betti’, ‘Kohu’, and ‘Villard’. In recent years, the ‘TomEJC’ (also known as TJC) variety has gained prominence. Developed in the early 1990s and officially recognized in ...
