Cherry
Sweet cherries are an emerging high-value crop in cooler Himalayan districts with good export potential.
मखमली
Makhmali
Prunus avium
Kashmiri traditional sweet cherry cultivar. Deep red to purple skin, firm dark red flesh. Sweet, rich flavour. Good market demand. Harvest June.
Kashmiri traditional sweet cherry cultivar. Deep red to purple skin, firm dark red flesh. Sweet, rich flavour. Good market demand. Harvest June.
Altitude Range
Relative to other Cherry varieties
4,500 ft
5,000 ft – 8,500 ft
8,500 ft
Chilling Hours
Relative to other Cherry varieties
800
hours
700
800
Ideal Temperature
Relative to other Cherry varieties
-5°C
-5°C – 28°C
30°C
Days to Maturity
75d
60d
85d
Flowering
Harvest Window
June
Rain Tolerance
Medium
Available soon
Available soon
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