Weather May Affect Apple Production In Himachal Pradesh, Early Flowering Will Increase Difficulty; What Is The Advice Of Experts?
Apple growers are worried due to lack of rain in Himachal Pradesh. Due to continuous sunlight and increased temperature, flowering of apple may occur 10-15 days earlier. According to expert Dr. SP Bhardwaj, premature flowering will affect pollination and setting, which may reduce production. Mulching has been advised to conserve moisture, and the situation may improve if rainfall occurs by March.