Apple is the most popular fruit due to its health benefits and delicious flavour. It is also known as the most profitable fruit crop due to its widespread consumption and therapeutic potential. It belongs to the Rosaceae family. 

Apple is considered a temperate fruit that may be grown in mild climates. Fruit growth requires a long period of dormancy, well-drained soil, careful pruning, and a thorough pest-management program. If you intend to grow apples on your farm, you can buy an Escorts Tractor. This tractor can work with numerous types of implements and different attachments. 

Let’s discuss the apple cultivation process in detail below.

Apple Farming Process:

Apple cultivation involves several steps. If you are interested in producing apples, you can follow the following steps to cultivate these fruits.

Climatic Conditions:

Apples can grow at an altitude between 1500m and 2700 m Above Sea Level. The suitable temperature for this cultivation is between 21°C to 24°C. It requires 100 cm to 125 cm of rainfall every year. Nevertheless, apples cannot withstand high amounts of rainfall or fogginess because both of them affect the growth of the plant and its fruit adversely.

Preparation of Soil:

Soil pH of 5.6 to 6.5 is perfect for apple cultivation. However, the soil should be well drained. It should have a good drainage system. Farmers should plough the land properly as it will help in soil aeration and root penetration. For ploughing, growers can use an Ace Tractor as it is highly versatile. They can easily attach any implement to this tractor. 

Harvesting:

You can check the harvest time of apples in different states of India below.

To send the harvested apples from the farm to packaging units, one can use a VST tractor, as it is highly fuel-efficient.