Today's vegetable market pulse in Kalpetta shows typical seasonal fluctuations. Our on-ground agents at the local Mandis have verified these rates as of 17 Mar 2026 to ensure accuracy for retail and wholesale buyers.
Note: The percentage changes (▲/▼) indicate today's price movement compared to the 7-day market average in Kerala.
| Vegetable Name | Unit |
Mandi Price (vs. 7-day avg) |
Retail Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 14 ▼ 2% | ₹ 17 - 21 |
| Amla | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 80 ▲ 0.9% | ₹ 96 - 120 |
| Ash gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 23 ▲ 15.8% | ₹ 28 - 35 |
| Baby corn | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 51 ▲ 4.9% | ₹ 61 - 77 |
| Banana flower | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 14 ▼ 15.5% | ₹ 17 - 21 |
| Beetroot | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 28 ▼ 0.5% | ₹ 34 - 42 |
| Bell Pepper (Capsicum) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 50 ▲ 3.7% | ₹ 60 - 75 |
| Bitter gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 39 ▲ 5.4% | ₹ 47 - 59 |
| Bottlegourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 23 ▼ 6.4% | ₹ 28 - 35 |
| Butter beans | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 46 ▲ 8.2% | ₹ 55 - 69 |
| Broad beans (Fava beans, lima beans) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 37 ▼ 5.1% | ₹ 44 - 56 |
| Cabbage | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 21 ▲ 11.3% | ₹ 25 - 32 |
| Carrot | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 24 ▲ 2.4% | ₹ 29 - 36 |
| Cauliflower | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 30 ▲ 3.7% | ₹ 36 - 45 |
| Cluster beans | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 41 ▼ 2.9% | ₹ 49 - 62 |
| Coconut (fresh) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 69 ▲ 2.5% | ₹ 83 - 104 |
| Colocasia leaves (Taro leaves) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 15 ▼ 4.1% | ₹ 18 - 23 |
| Colocasia roots (Taro roots) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 29 ▲ 6.3% | ₹ 35 - 44 |
| Coriander leaves (Cilantro) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 15 ▲ 12.3% | ₹ 18 - 23 |
| Corn | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 33 ▲ 13.2% | ₹ 40 - 50 |
| Cucumber | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 26 ▼ 2.9% | ₹ 31 - 39 |
| Curry leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 25 ▼ 8.1% | ₹ 30 - 38 |
| Dill leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 14 ▲ 15.3% | ₹ 17 - 21 |
| Drumsticks | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 80 ▲ 7.7% | ₹ 96 - 120 |
| Eggplant (Brinjal or Aubergine) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 30 ▼ 2.6% | ₹ 36 - 45 |
| Brinjal ( Big ) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 29 ▼ 3.3% | ₹ 35 - 44 |
| Elephant Yam | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 32 ▼ 2.4% | ₹ 38 - 48 |
| Fenugreek leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 10 ▼ 26.3% | ₹ 12 - 15 |
| French Beans (Green beans) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 48 ▼ 3.7% | ₹ 58 - 72 |
| Garlic | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 128 ▲ 6.2% | ₹ 154 - 192 |
| Ginger | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 74 ▼ 2.4% | ₹ 89 - 111 |
| Green chili | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 46 ▲ 4.5% | ₹ 55 - 69 |
| Green onion (Scallian or Spring onion) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 36 ▼ 4.9% | ₹ 43 - 54 |
| Green peas | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 46 ▼ 5.4% | ₹ 55 - 69 |
| Ivy gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 32 ▼ 3.6% | ₹ 38 - 48 |
| Lemon (Lime) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 56 ▼ 4.4% | ₹ 67 - 84 |
| Mango | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 78 ▼ 4.2% | ₹ 94 - 117 |
| Mint leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 4 ▼ 6.8% | ₹ 5 - 6 |
| Mushroom | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 85 ▼ 0.7% | ₹ 102 - 128 |
| Mustard leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 16 ▲ 8.8% | ₹ 19 - 24 |
| Okra (Ladies finger) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 38 ▲ 4.9% | ₹ 46 - 57 |
| Onion Big | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 22 ▲ 3% | ₹ 26 - 33 |
| Onion Small | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 45 ▲ 5% | ₹ 54 - 68 |
| Plantain (raw banana) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 11 ▲ 0% | ₹ 13 - 17 |
| Potato | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 23 ▲ 2.2% | ₹ 28 - 35 |
| Pumpkin | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 20 ▲ 1.5% | ₹ 24 - 30 |
| Radish (Daikon) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 30 ▼ 1.4% | ₹ 36 - 45 |
| Ridge gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 40 ▲ 7.3% | ₹ 48 - 60 |
| Shallot (pearl onion) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 42 ▲ 8.1% | ₹ 50 - 63 |
| Snake gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 27 ▼ 10.2% | ₹ 32 - 41 |
| Sorrel leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 15 ▲ 5% | ₹ 18 - 23 |
| Spinach | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 11 ▼ 18.1% | ₹ 13 - 17 |
| Sweet potato | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 59 ▲ 1.7% | ₹ 71 - 89 |
| Tomato | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 16 ▲ 4.2% | ₹ 19 - 24 |
The wholesale vegetable farmers' market in Kerala (Kalpetta) typically opens at 6:30 AM and remains open until 1:30 PM for daily auctions.
There are 8 wholesale mandis/committees in Kalpetta. The wholesale vegetable farmers' market opens at 6:30 AM and remains open until 1:30 PM.
Q: What is the Onion price in Kalpetta today?
A: Today, Onion is trading at ₹22/kg in the Kalpetta mandi. Retail prices for high-quality onions are currently between ₹26 - ₹33.
Q: How much is 1kg Tomato in Kalpetta right now?
A: Tomato prices in Kalpetta are ₹16 per kg at wholesale, with retail market rates hovering around ₹19 - ₹24.
Q: Current Potato rate in Kalpetta?
A: The Potato (Alu) mandi rate in Kalpetta is ₹23/kg today, verified by local market agents.
Q: Difference between local and hybrid Shallot (pearl onion) prices in Kalpetta?
A: Local Shallot (pearl onion) is generally priced higher than hybrid varieties. Today, the average rate in Kalpetta is ₹42/kg.
Q: Does the Kalpetta mandi open on Sundays for Bottlegourd?
A: Most major mandis in Kerala remain closed or have limited trading for Bottlegourd on Sundays.
Q: What is the storage life of Sweet potato bought from Kalpetta?
A: Freshly auctioned Sweet potato from Kalpetta mandi can last 5-7 days if stored in a cool, dry place.
Q: Why is the retail price of Bitter gourd double the mandi price?
A: Retailers in Kalpetta add costs for wastage, rent, and local transport to the wholesale ₹39 rate.
Verified by Bala, Market Expert