Published May 26, 2023
Jammu & Kashmir produces 77% of the nation's apples. Other states that produce apples range from Uttarakhand to Himachal. let us look at which states grow which varieties in this web story.
Golden Delicious is a late-season variety of apples that has yellow-green skin and sweet flesh. It is mainly cultivated in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. It is suitable for fresh consumption, processing and storage.
Red Delicious is a mid-season variety of apples that has red skin and crisp flesh. It grows predominantly in J&K. But it also grows in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. It is popular for its attractive appearance and good flavour.
McIntosh is an early-season variety of apples that has red and green skin and juicy flesh. This variety finds itself growing in Uttarakhand. Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are also popular contenders in McIntosh cultivation.
Chaubattia Anupam is a mid-season variety of apples that has red stripes on green skin and white flesh. It is developed by the Central Horticultural Experiment Station at Chaubatia in Uttarakhand.
is an early-season variety of apple that has red and yellow skin and firm flesh. It is grown in Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It is a cross between Golden Delicious and Kidd’s Orange Red.