Hedavi, like much of the coastal Kokan, is well known for its mangoes, the king of all fruits.
The mangoes in certain parts of Kokan, especially where the terrain is hilly are often found to have a round moat of mud and stones around them. It is suggested that this is necessary as the sub-soil is made of stone and it is unlikely that the mangoes would root and hold their weight given they can grow rather tall. The moat thus ensures support over the early years to the fledgling trees until the roots find their way through the rocks.
The hapus are the most famous of the mangoes and are devoured due to their aroma, taste, and texture of the pulp aside from their attractive shape and colours.
Hedavi like elsewhere in the Kokan belt also cultivates other varieties of mangoes such as the Pairi, Kesar, Sindhu and more.
The mango season starts as early as late March and may continue until the end of September with different species and cultivars becoming available at various times.
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