The good cold and low rainfall of December, January and February in Kerala provided a shield for mam flowers. Good rains stimulate more flowering before the flour blooms. The months of November, December and January were also blessed with no rains.
The presence of starch and nitrogen in the young shoots of mango ensures good fruiting.
In most places, there is a huge demand for bunches of mangoes. Kannimanga pickle is a delicious delicacy in Kerala.