Achi news desk-
Apple, which is produced in the cold regions of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, will now be produced in Pachmarhi, the queen of Satpura. After 3 years, locals and tourists will be allowed to eat apples picked from fresh trees in Pachmarhi itself. in Pachmarhi of Narmadapuram district
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The Horticulture Department has held a trial of apple production in the Pachmarhi Polo Garden. Which probably succeeds. The department has planted 500 apple trees in 2 acres of the garden. All plants are alive. If officials are to be believed, these plants will also begin to bear fruit in 3 years. The department has planted saplings of Hariman99, Anna Israel, Dorset Golden varieties here.
Officials of the Horticulture Department said that earlier the apple variety was found only in cold regions. However, now scientists have also developed such species that will produce crops even in areas with a normal or less cold climate. The department had planted 500 saplings of three species for trial. Their database is being prepared. At the same time, this trial also gives much better results.
If the trial is successful, farmers will also get plants
Assistant Director RS Sharma said that the purpose of planting apple trees is that if apple production is successful in Pachmarhi, then we will be able to provide facilities to the farmers by preparing saplings. Because apple production area will increase.
Pear Oh Old garden, so planting apples
There is also an old pear orchard in the Polo Pachmarhi garden. Pears have been grown in the garden for 25 years. Pears also grow in the cold region of Himachal and Kashmir. Its production was successful in Madhya Pradesh Pachmarhi and Amarkantak. Keeping this in mind, apple trees should be planted.
peach, Potatoes Bukhara And Apricot plants Also put in
Along with apple, the department has started preparations for the production of three other fruits. The department has planted peaches, plums and apricots in half an acre each. Because of this, a season is also required for fruit production of three other species. This is the reason why the department has now started trials for the production of peaches, plums and apricots.
Production likely to occur in 3 years
RS Sharma, Assistant Director, Horticulture Department, Pachmarhi, said that apple is mainly cultivated in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh. Some new varieties have been prepared. Which can be produced even in areas with low freezing temperatures. Himachal Pradesh has brought 500 saplings of 3 species and planted them here in 2 acres. There are positive results from the trials.
