About Apple
Indian apples come from the Himalayan states, harvested from July to November and held in controlled-atmosphere stores into spring.
Where Apple Is Grown in Himachal Pradesh
The main apple districts of Himachal Pradesh are Shimla, Kullu, Kinnaur, Chamba, Mandi. Himachal Pradesh is India's second apple state and a leading supplier of off-season vegetables, seed potato and cut flowers such as carnation. Its orchards and terraced fields also grow plums, apricots, peas, ginger and hill rajma.
Season in Himachal Pradesh
Harvest July–November; CA-store supply to June. Exact arrival dates in Himachal Pradesh depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Apple Is Sold in Himachal Pradesh
Farm produce is sold through regulated APMC market yards under the state's agricultural produce marketing law, run by the state agricultural marketing board, with many yards linked to eNAM. The Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) supports fruit growers.
Key markets for Apple in Himachal Pradesh
Other major markets in Himachal Pradesh
State Agencies in Himachal Pradesh
Apple has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
- HP State Agricultural Marketing BoardRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- HPMCFruit marketing and processingAboutExplore
Quality and Price Notes
The traditional Delicious group (Royal Delicious, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious) still dominates Kashmir and Himachal, with Ambri, Maharaji and other local types. High-density orchards grow imported varieties such as Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji, Scarlet Spur and Jeromine on M9 and other dwarfing rootstocks.
Apples are graded by size, colour and blemish and packed in universal cartons, which have replaced the old wooden boxes in Himachal. CA-stored apples must be firm and crisp when they come out in spring. Scab, hail and premature leaf fall are the main quality risks.
The size of the Kashmir crop, road closures on the Jammu–Srinagar highway, hail in Himachal, and the volume of imported apples all move prices. Apples from CA stores and imports set prices between March and June.
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export apple across India, including from Himachal Pradesh. Tap a name for details.
- INI Farms Pvt LtdExporter of bananas, pomegranates and grapes to about 35 countriesAboutExplore
- Freshtrop Fruits LtdAhmedabad · listed; grapes and pomegranate exporterAboutExplore
- KB Exports Pvt LtdMumbai · fresh fruit and vegetable exporter (KayBee)AboutExplore
- Sahyadri Farmers Producer Company LtdNashik · grapes, fruits and processingAboutExplore
- APEDAExport registration and residue control (GrapeNet, AnarNet, MangoNet)AboutExplore
Research and Advice in Himachal Pradesh
New varieties, crop advice and seed for apple growers in Himachal Pradesh come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and ForestryNauni, SolanAboutExplore
- CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi VishvavidyalayaPalampurAboutExplore
Apple in Other States
Jammu and Kashmir · Uttarakhand · Arunachal Pradesh
Related: Apple – all India · Himachal Pradesh · All crops
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