Varieties & Strains

Apricot

Apricots are traditional high-altitude fruits of Ladakh, Himachal and Uttarakhand, prized for drying and fresh markets.

कैशा

Kaisha

Prunus armeniaca

Ladakhi folk cultivar with golden yellow skin and firm orange flesh. Sweet, excellent drying quality. Adapted to cold desert conditions. Harvest July-August at high altitudes.

Ladakhi folk cultivar with golden yellow skin and firm orange flesh. Sweet, excellent drying quality. Adapted to cold desert conditions. Harvest July-August at high altitudes.

Altitude Range

Relative to other Apricot varieties

3,500 ft 9,000 ft – 12,000 ft 13,000 ft

Chilling Hours

Relative to other Apricot varieties

900
hours
500 1,000

Ideal Temperature

Relative to other Apricot varieties

-12°C -12°C – 26°C 32°C

Days to Maturity

100d
75d 110d

Flowering

Mid

Harvest Window

July – August

Rain Tolerance

Low

Available soon

Available soon

Storage Life

good

Storage Duration

1mo 5mo 8mo

Market Demand

Medium

Export Quality

Certified

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