9/2/2023 0 Comments Golden farms market ad![]() ![]() ![]() Anna apples are available from the fourth week of May to the second week of June, yielding an average of 32 kg per plant. Its fruit size is also smaller, ranging from 55 to 65mm in diameter, with a TSS of 12.7% and acidity of 0.38%. Similarly, Anna, another low chilling and early maturing variety, presents oblong-conical fruits with a greenish-yellow colour and a slight red blush on some fruits. It is available during the first fortnight of June, yielding an average of 30 kg per plant. The average fruit size ranges from 55 to 65mm in diameter, with a total soluble solid (TSS) content of 13.0% and acidity of 0.3%. These varieties exhibited good fruiting across Punjab and were recommended for cultivation in kitchen gardens or small-scale plantations in specific zones of the region.ĭorsett Golden, a low chilling and early maturing variety, features round-conical fruits with a greenish-yellow hue. The introduction and evaluation of 29 apple varieties, including Dorsett Golden and Anna, commenced in 2012. ![]() However, Punjab’s milder winter climate made it an ideal location for testing low chill apple varieties. (HT PHOTO)Īpple cultivation in India faces challenges due to the country’s predominantly tropical climate. Apple cultivation in India faces challenges due to the country’s predominantly tropical climate. ![]() While Dorsett Golden and Anna apples have shown promising fruiting capabilities, their smaller size and limited colour development due to high temperatures during Punjab’s summer months hinder their market potential. Despite years of research and evaluation, the low chill apple varieties introduced in Punjab by the department of fruit science at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), have not proven to be commercially viable for large-scale cultivation. ![]()
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