Introduction |
Apple (Malus Pumila) Is Commercially The Most Important Temperate Fruit And Is Fourth Among The Most Widely Produced Fruits In The World After Banana, Orange And Grape. China Is The Largest Apple Producing Country In The World. |
Area & Production | |||
The Area Under Apple Cultivation In India Increased By 24% From 1.95 Lakh Ha. In 1991-92 To 2.42 Lakh Ha. In 2001-02 Although Production Increased By Less Than 1% (I.E. From 11 To 12 Lakh Tones). It Is Mostly Grown In The States Of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Arunachal Pradesh And Nagaland | |||
State | Area(‘000 Ha.) | Production(‘000 Mt) | Productivity(Mt/Ha.) |
Jammu & Kashmir | 90.1 | 909.6 | 10.1 |
Himachal Pradesh | 92.8 | 180.6 | 1.9 |
Uttaranchal | 51.8 | 59.3 | 1.1 |
Arunachal Pradesh | 6.7 | 8.5 | 1.3 |
Nagaland | 0.1 | 0.3 | 3.3 |
All India | 241.6 | 1158.3 | 4.8 |
Agro-Climatic Requirements |
Apple Can Be Grown At Altitudes 1,500-2,700 M. Above M.S.L. In The Himalayan Range Which Experience 1,000-1,500 Hours Of Chilling (The No. Of Hours During Which Temperature Remains At Or Below 70 C During The Winter Season). The Temperature During The Growing Season Is Around 21-240 C. For Optimum Growth And Fruiting, Apple Trees Need 100-125 Cm. Of Annual Rainfall, Evenly Distributed During The Growing Season. Excessive Rains And Fog Near The Fruit Maturity Period Result In Poor Fruit Quality With Improper Colour Development And Fungal Spots On Its Surface. Areas Exposed To High Velocity Of Winds Are Not Desirable For Apple Cultivation. |
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Growing And Potential Belts |
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Dry Temperate Areas Are Suitable For Apple Cultivation. The Fruits Produced In These Areas Are Of High Quality With High Sugar Content And Long Shelf Life. |
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State |
Growing Belts |
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Jammu & Kashmir |
Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Anatnag, Baramullah, Kupwara |
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Himachal Pradesh |
Shimla, Kullu, Sirmour, Mandi, Chamba, Kinnaur |
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Uttaranchal |
Almora, Pithoragarh, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Dehradun, Nainital |
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Arunachal Pradesh |
Tawang, West Kanneng, Lower Subansiri |