Apple Farming, Cultivation, and Harvesting

Published Feb 20, 2023

Benefits of Apple

The fruit is good for blood pressure patients as it clears cholesterol. Acting as an aid in digestion, it is rich in fibre and is diabetes-friendly. Antioxidants in apple help prevent cancer.

Loamy soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5 and enriched with high organic content is highly suitable for apple plants. Also, well-drained soil with no water logging is the preferred type of soil for apples.

The most suitable temperature for the growth of apples ranges from 21-24 degrees Celsius. Also, an annual rainfall of 100-125 cm is apt for the growth of apple trees.

Irrigation Essentials

For obtaining high yields, 115 cm per annum irrigation with a frequency of 14-20 watering per irrigation is most suitable. In summer, an interval of 6-10 days, while in winter, the irrigation period should be 3-4 weeks.

The mostly used weedicides are Gammaxone (0.5%), or glyphosate at the rate of 800 ml per hectare will control weeds and stop their growth for 4-5 months.

Popular Varieties

The top 10 varieties include the Amri apple, McIntosh apple, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Chaubattia Anupam, Golden Delicious, Sunehari, Fuji Apple, Tydeman’s Early, and Red Delicious.

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