APPLE PLUM- 1

RS- 1490
  • The plant life is about 20 years and can be propagated through seed and can be multiplied by cuttings of half-ripe wood. The cuttings should be 10 to 12 cm long and preferably with a heel. The cuttings are planted in July-August month and are easy to plant. Layering is feasible. Grafting by skilled professionals could deliver higher fruit yield.

 

  • Natural Pollination is possible and this process is disease-free. This is germ resistant and the beer fruits have more shelf life. The price of beer fruits is higher when compared with any traditional fruit varieties. Two times the yield in a year and the crop time can be changed based on the market demand.

 

  • Apple beer plants started bearing after one year of planting. Flowering started in the second fortnight of September and continued till October month. There were profuse flowering and a very high fruit set.

 

  • Black polythene mulch is useful in conserving soil moisture and the growth of beer trees.

 

  • Fruit attained maturity after 70 to 75 days of flowering. The Apple beer is generating more fruits in a current season tender branches on leaf axils. So periodic pruning help generate more new branches that in turn produce more flowers and fruits. Generally, Apple beer fruit weight comes with from 30gm to 120gm. This variety came to India about ten years ago. Apple beer fruit is very attractive to see.