A Taste of Japan in Karnataka: Udupi Man Grows Rare Miyazaki Mango at Home
In the quiet coastal town of Udupi in Karnataka a simple terrace has become the center of an extraordinary story Joseph Lobo a passionate gardening enthusiast from Shankarpura has managed to grow one of the world s rarest and most expensive mango varieties the Miyazaki mango right on the roof of his home What makes this even more fascinating is that the fruit can sell for nearly lakh per kilogram in international markets Lobo s terrace spread across roughly square feet is not an ordinary rooftop garden It is a vibrant green space filled with hundreds of plants fruits and vegetables Neighbors walking past his home often pause to look up curious about the lush greenery thriving above the concrete But among all the plants growing there the deep red Miyazaki mango stands out like a hidden treasure The Rare Egg of the Sun The Miyazaki mango originally from Japan
