{"product_id":"gira-1","title":"Parrot Mango \/ Gira","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKnown in Sri Lanka\/Sinhala as Gira Amba — literally the \u003cstrong\u003eparrot mango \u003c\/strong\u003e— this is one of Sri Lanka’s traditional landrace mangoes, named for the broad, pronounced beak at the fruit’s apex, which curves like a parrot’s bill. Gira exhibits bright yellow upon ripening. It is not a hybrid - a seedling variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe mango is medium-sized, with a conspicuous, broad beak that makes it instantly identifiable. Its defining quality is an unforgettable\u003cstrong\u003e taste\u003c\/strong\u003e — an overwhelming sweetness combined with a gentle tartness, and excellent flavour profile - that sets it apart from the other Sri Lankan mangoes. When Gira is fully ripe, the pulp becomes smooth, uncomplicated with a soft vanilla-custard tone accompanied by a restrained yet pleasant aroma. The average weight of Gira is 250 grams. The TSS hovers around 21 brix.Gira has medium sized polyembryonic seeds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGira trees are grown widely across both the dry and wet zones of Sri Lanka, and are a familiar sight in Sri Lankan home gardens as much as in orchards. Gira is regular bearer and is harvested mid-season. In Sri Lanka, it is harvested in May\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eIn West Bengal, India, it is harvested in June. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat balance of acidity and sweetness gives Gira a wider culinary range than the dessert varieties. Besides fresh eating on table, it is well suited to the Sri Lankan preparations that call for a tarter fruit — \u003cstrong\u003eamba achcharu\u003c\/strong\u003e (pickled mango), \u003cstrong\u003eamba maluwa\u003c\/strong\u003e (mango curry, cooked with the skin on), and chutneys served with rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough vigorous, Gira trees can be easily adapted to home, kitchen, terrace, or rooftop gardens with annual pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 5px; background: #f5ede0; border: 1px solid #e0d0b8; padding: 4px 12px; margin: 4px 4px 0 0; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8a7a60;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #1a3a28;\"\u003eBright yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 5px; background: #f5ede0; border: 1px solid #e0d0b8; padding: 4px 12px; margin: 4px 4px 0 0; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8a7a60;\"\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #1a3a28;\"\u003e250 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 5px; background: #f5ede0; border: 1px solid #e0d0b8; padding: 4px 12px; margin: 4px 4px 0 0; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8a7a60;\"\u003eSweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #1a3a28;\"\u003eTSS 21 Brix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 5px; background: #f5ede0; border: 1px solid #e0d0b8; padding: 4px 12px; margin: 4px 4px 0 0; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8a7a60;\"\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #1a3a28;\"\u003eModerate — approximately 1 week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 5px; background: #f5ede0; border: 1px solid #e0d0b8; padding: 4px 12px; margin: 4px 4px 0 0; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8a7a60;\"\u003eSeed Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #1a3a28;\"\u003ePolyembryonic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 5px; background: #f5ede0; border: 1px solid #e0d0b8; padding: 4px 12px; margin: 4px 4px 0 0; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8a7a60;\"\u003eBearing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #1a3a28;\"\u003eRegular bearer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MangoPlant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67810211954990,"sku":"SKU-Gira","price":775.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/7630\/6990\/files\/ParrotMango_15452b73-6da3-4690-be0a-78eba96a47ca.png?v=1792832070","url":"https:\/\/www.mangoplant.com\/products\/gira-1","provider":"Mango Plant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}