UNION FRUIT EXPORT

Potato is one of the main cash crops for the farmers as well as among the main exportable horticulture commodity from the country. Therefore, it is apparent from the above that bulk of the potato crop is harvested from January to March. The most grown variety of Potato is SANTE. It can be safely stored up to 6 months. The autumn crop is placed in cold stores in addition to feeding the instant market. The stored potatoes are gradually released during the lean crop period generally from June onward for domestic market which fetches premium price. The size of the crop therefore has directly impact on prices of stored potatoes. The market prices during January to March are lower than the remaining months.

Onion is one of the important condiments widely used in all households all the year round. The green leaves and immature and mature bulbs are eaten raw or used in preparation of vegetables. Onions are most often used to enhance flavors in a wide range of recipes , soups, sauces casseroles, pizzas, stews salads and for seasoning foods. World onion production is estimated at approximately 105 billion pounds each year. The average annual onion consumption calculates to approximately 13.67 pounds of onions per person across the world The small bulbs one pickled in vinegar.

Varieties:

Pulkara
Desi Red
Pink Onion
Sariab Red
Chiltan
Swat

Mangoes are sweet, although the taste and texture of the flesh varies across cultivars, some having soft, pulpy texture similar to an overripe, while others firmer like cantaloupe or avocado and some may have a fibrous texture. In South Asia it is called the King of fruits due to its flavor. Mango is great source of Vitamin A and C.

Kinnow is one of the best varieties of fresh mandarins. It is a rich source of vitamin C having high juice content with special flavor. The soil and climatic conditions in Pakistan have given it a unique flavor which distinguishes it from other comparable mandarins grown in the world. Winter in planes of Pakistan give excellent atmosphere for this fruit and the resulting fruit is sweet and have very distinct taste.