India wants to cuts its reliance on overseas strawberry varieties - BBC News

Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

Image source, Krishan BhilareImage caption, India relies on strawberry varieties from the US and Europe

In the west of India, the mountainous region of Mahabaleshwar is home to most of India's strawberry farms.

Around 85% of India's strawberry cultivation happens there.

An altitude of more than 1,000m (3,280ft) gifts the region a long cool growing season between November and March.

In addition, light, well-drained soil is well-suited to strawberry cultivation.