List of Exportable Horticultural Crops in Bangladesh

Crops Availability
Serial Local name English & From To
Number Botanical /Scientific name
Vegetables:
1. Karala Bitter gourd Throughout the year
Momordica charantia
2. Uchchay Small bitter gourd March - May
Momordica charantia
3. Jali kumra/Chal kumra Ash/Wax gourd Throughout the year
Benincasa hispida (Peak time: April-October)
4. Kohi/Chichinga Snake gourd Throughout the year
Trichosanthes anguina (Peak time: April – October)
5. Kadhu/Lao/Dudi Bottle gourd Throughout the year
Lagenaria siceraria (Peak time: November-April)
6. Kakrol Teasle gourd/Kantola April - October
Momordica dioica
7. Misti Kumra Pumpkin (green) Throughout the year
Cucurbita moschata
8. Purol/Dundul Sponge gourd Throughout the year
Luffa cylindrica (Peak time: March – October)
9. Patol Pointed gourd/ Tinduri/Palwal Throughout the year
Trichossanthes dioica (Peak time: April – November)
10. Shosha Cucumber February
Cucumis sativus
11. Paka Chal Kumra Matured Wax gourd Throughout the year
Benincasa hispada
12. Jhinga/Tury Ridged/Ribbed gourd Throughout the year
Luffa acutangula (Peak time: March – October)
13. Khira Small Cucumber October
Cucumis sativas
14. Begun Brinjal/Egg plant/Aubergine Throughout the year
Solanum melongena
15. Lubiya/Barbati Yard Long bean Throughout the year
Vigna sesquipedalis (Peak time: June-December)
16. Deshi Seem Hyacinth bean October -December
Lablab niger
17. Deshi Seem Bichi Hyacinth bean seed November
Lablab niger
18. French bean French bean Mid-November to March
Phaseolus vulgaris
19. Motor Shuti Pea seed January-March
Pisum sativum
20. Lota/ Kachur Lati Stolon of Taro Throughout the year
Colocasia esculenta (Peak time: July – October)
21. Mukhi Kachu Eddo Throughout the year
(cv. Bilashi) Colocasia esculenta (Peak time: June – November)
22. Pani kachu Taro Throughout the year
Colocasia esculenta

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 Crops Availability
Serial Local name English & From To
Number Botanical /Scientific name
23. Dudhkachu Coco Yam Throughout the year
Xanthosoma violaceum
24. Moulavi kachu Yautia Throughout the year
Xanthosoma atrovirens
25. Mankachu Giant Taro Throughout the year
Alocasia macrorrhiza
26. Kachu Aroid Throughout the year
Typhonicum trilobatum
27. Olkachu Elephant foot Yam June -September
Amorphophallus campanulatus
28. Kachu Pata Leaves of Aroid Throughout the year
Colocasia esculenta
29. Kachur Doga Stem of Aroid Throughout the year
Colocasia esculenta
30. Gool Alu Potato Throughout the year
Solanum tuberosum (Supply availability for export March -
October)
31. Misti Alu Sweet Potato March-May
Ipomoea batatas
32. Mattya Alu White Yam Throughout the year
Dioscorea alata
33. Pesta Alu Air Potatoes April
Dioscorea bulbifera
34. Data Stem Amaranth Throughout the year
Amaranthus lividus
35. Marich Green Hot Chilli Throughout the year
Capsicum frutescens
36. Naga Marich Naga Hot Chilli Throughout the year
Capsicum chinense
37. Capsicum Capsicum January - March
Capsicum annuum
38. Derosh Okra Throughout the year
Abelmoschus esculentus
39. Kacha Papay Green Papaya Throughout the year
Carica papaya
40. Shajna Drumstick April-June
Moringa oleifera
41. Kathaler Bichi Jackfruit seed April-September
Artocarpus heterophyllus
42. Kacha Kola Plantain Throughout the year
Musa paradisiaca
43. Kolar Thor/Mocha Banana Flower Throughout the year
Musa paradisiaca
44. Kolar Anaj Steam of Banana Throughout the year
Musa paradisiaca
45. Broccoli/ Broccoli December-March
Sabuj Phulcopy Brassica oleracea var. botrytis; sub
var. cymosa

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 Crops Availability
Serial Local name English & From To
Number Botanical /Scientific name
46. Shabuj Pui shak Indian Spinach (green) Throughout the year
Basella alba
47. Lal Pui shak Indian Spinach (Pink) Throughout the year
Basella rubra
48. Sharisa shak Mustard green Throughout the year
Brassica campestris
49. Data shak Stem Amaranth leaf Throughout the year
Amaranthus lividus
50. Lal shak Red Amaranth Throughout the year
Amaranthus gangeticus
51. Piaj pata Onion Leaf December-March
Allium cepa
52. Shapla Water Lily June-August
Nymphaea stellata
53. Palong shak Spinach Mid November – Mid March
Spinacia oleracea
54. Gimakalmi shak Kangkong Throughout the year
Ipomoea reptans
55. Misti alu pata Sweet Potato Leaf Throughout the year
Ipomoea batatas
56. Lao shak Bottle gourd leaf Throughout the year
Lagenaria siceraria
57. Patpata Jute leaf March - July
Corchorus capsularies
58. Coriander leaf Coriander leaf Throughout the year
Coriandrum sativum
59. Thankuni pata Thankuni Throughout the year
Centella asiatica
60. Deki shak Fern Throughout the year
Dryopteris filix-mas
61. Rajat Pata Rajat Pata Throughout the year

62. Baby corn Baby corn Throughout year

Zea mays var. saccharata
63. Brussels sprout Brussels Sprout December -March
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifore
64. Bean sprout Bean Sprout Throughout the year
(Mung bean) Vigna radiata
65. Squash Squash December - March
Cucurbita pepo
66. Mula Radish October-March
Raphanus sativus
67. Gajor Carrot November-March
Daucus carota var. sativa

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 Crops Availability
Serial Local name English & From To
Number Botanical /Scientific name
Fruits:
01. Ada Lebu Ada Lebu Throughout the year
Citrus limon
02. Jara Lebu Jara Lebu Throughout the year
Citrus limon
03. Elachi Lebu Lemon Throughout the year
Citrus limon (Peak time: May – October)
04. Satkora Satkora Throughout the year
Citrus macroptera (Peak time: April – October)
05. Kagozi Lebu Lime Throughout the year
Citrus aurantifollia (Peak time: April-November)
06. Toikor Toikor November - December
Garcinia pedunculata
07. Batabi Lebu Pummelo Mid-August - Mid-October
Citrus grandis
08. Kathal Jackfruit (Matured) May- July
Artocarpus heterophyllus
09. Kacha Kathal/Echar Jackfruit (Immature) Mid-March –Mid May
Artocarpus integrifolia
10. Deshi Amra Hog plum May - October
Spondias pinnata
11. Belati Amra Golden Apple July - October
Spondias guajava
12. Peyara Guava (summer) July -September
Guava (Winter) February-March
Psidium guajava
13. Kalo Jam Jamon Mid-May – Mid-July
Syzygium cuminii
14. Zamrul Wax apple June-July
Eugenia javanica
15. Bel Bael/Wood Apple April-June
Aegle marmelos
16. Litchu Litchi Mid-June - July
Litchi chinensis
17. Kothbel Elephant foot apple September- December
Feronia limonia
18. Lotkon Burmese grape June - July
Baccaurea sapida
19. Kamranga Carambola November -July
Avverrhoa carambola
20. Anarosh Pineapple Throughout the year,
Ananas comosus for Baby Pine Apple
(Peak Season: May – July)
21. Kul/Boroi Ber/Jujube December - March
Zizypus mauritiana
22. Jalpai Indian Olive August – December
Elaeocarpus floribundus

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 Crops Availability
Serial Local name English & From To
Number Botanical /Scientific name
23. Tentul Tamarind January - March
Tamarindus indica
24. Karamcha Karanda Mid-August – Mid October
Carissa caranda
25. Chalta Indian dellenia August - December
Dellenia indica
26. Sharifa Custard apple August -October
Annona squamosa
27. Kauphal Mangosteen/Cowa June - July
Garcinia cowa
28. Amloki Aonla August-September
Emblica officinalis
29. Daophal Daophal Mid July- Mid September
Cearcinia xanthochymus
30. Aam Mango May-July
Mangifera indica
31. Kacha Aam Green Mango April- May
Mangifera indica
32. Champa kola Apple Banana Throughout the year
Musa sapientum
33. Narikel Coconut Throughout the year
Cocos nucifera
34. Pan Betel Leaf Throughout the year
Piper betel
35. Supari Betel Nut (Kacha) Throughout the year
Areca catechu

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