Varieties & Strains

Apple

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

Redlum Gala

History & Origin: Selected in Italy as a stable bud sport of Royal Gala, developed specifically to optimize uniform color expression in European growing regions facing warming summ...

History & Origin: Selected in Italy as a stable bud sport of Royal Gala, developed specifically to optimize uniform color expression in European growing regions facing warming summer night temperatures. Qualities & Sizing: Distinguished by its vibrant, clear washed-red blush rather than distinct stripes. It colors exceptionally early and evenly, enabling growers to strip-pick blocks in fewer passes. Fruit sizing is highly uniform, though it typically lands in the medium range. Climate & Color Stability: Possesses better color stability during mild temperature fluctuations than Royal Gala, but extreme humidity and lack of sunlight during prolonged monsoon stretches will still dilute its bright washed blush.

Altitude Range

Relative to other Apple varieties

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

Chilling Hours

Relative to other Apple varieties

700
hours
200 1,000

Ideal Temperature

Relative to other Apple varieties

-4°C -2°C to 30°C 35°C

Days to Maturity

128d
100d 180d

Flowering

Early

Harvest Window

Early august to first week september

Rain Tolerance

Medium

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Storage Life

Poor

Storage Duration

1mo 2mo 10mo

Market Demand

High

Export Quality

Certified

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