caption: one of the apple tree in my orchard.
The apple is is main cash crop in kashmir. The Kashmiri apples are the famous all over the world.
caption: The ripening season of apples is beginning.
The Kashmiri apples are famous for their unique taste and crispness. Kashmir is the major producer and exporter of apples in India.
There are various types and varieties of apples in Kashmir like red chief, redlum gala, american, red delicious and many others.
The cultivation of different varieties of apples depend on soil type, topography of the area and the irrigation facilities.
The elevation of the land has a great impact on quality of apple production. The apple industry is also has a great economic role in Kashmir. Most of the peace earn their livelihood from apple industry which include production, packaging, exports and other related activities.