Apple

The king of Himalayan orchards. Apple is the primary commercial fruit across Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir.

Kiku Fuji

The Kiku Fuji apple matures late in the season, typically harvested mid-to-late October. Maturity is indicated by the ground color changing from green to yellow, seed darkening, an...

The Kiku Fuji apple matures late in the season, typically harvested mid-to-late October. Maturity is indicated by the ground color changing from green to yellow, seed darkening, and an exceptionally high soluble solids content reaching 14–16% Brix. Its flesh density ensures elite storage potential; the fruit retains its signature crunch, juiciness, and intense sweetness for up to five months in standard cold storage and nearly a year under controlled atmosphere conditions. Cultivated on medium-to-strong vigor trees requiring cross-pollinators like Gala, this natural 1990 Italian bud sport mutation thrives at high elevations between 5,000 and 7,500 feet where cool autumn nights trigger its distinct, ruby-red vertical striping. After fulfilling its 400-to-600 winter chilling hour requirement, it yields medium-to-large, uniformly round fruits packed with dense, low-acid, creamy-yellow flesh that resists degradation, remaining crisp and highly marketable long after harvest.

Altitude Range

Relative to other Apple varieties

1,000 ft 5,500 ft to 8,000 ft 9,000 ft

Chilling Hours

Relative to other Apple varieties

900
hours
200 1,000

Ideal Temperature

Relative to other Apple varieties

-4°C -2°C to 30°C 35°C

Days to Maturity

175d
100d 180d

Flowering

Mid

Harvest Window

Late October- early November

Rain Tolerance

Medium

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Storage Life

Excellent

Storage Duration

1mo 8mo 10mo

Market Demand

High

Export Quality

Certified

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