Apple Cultivation Latest News
According to the J&K Economic Survey 2025-26, apple production comprises 50% of the total horticulture production of J&K against pear, apricot, peach, plum, cherry, citrus, mango, walnut, almond etc.
About Apple Cultivation
- Apple (Malus pumila) is an important temperate fruit.
- Climatic conditions required For Apple
- Temperature: The average summer temperature should be around 21-24 degrees C during the active growth period.
- It can be grown at an altitude of 1500- 2700 m above sea level.
- Rainfall: Well-distributed rainfall of 1000-1250 mm throughout the growing season is most favourable for the optimum growth and fruitfulness of apple trees.
- Soil: Apples grow best on well-drained, loamy soils.
- Apple growing States in India:
- In India apple is primarily cultivated in Jammu & Kashmir; Himachal Pradesh; the hills of Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal.
- It is also cultivated to a small extent in Arunachal Pradesh; Nagaland; Punjab and Sikkim.
Source: TH
Last updated on June, 2026
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