Apple

The king of Himalayan orchards. Apple is the primary commercial fruit across Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir.

Royal Vance

Vance Delicious is a classic, vigorous standard-type mutation originating from Virginia, USA. Unlike modern compact spur-types, it forms a large, upright canopy that requires ample...

Vance Delicious is a classic, vigorous standard-type mutation originating from Virginia, USA. Unlike modern compact spur-types, it forms a large, upright canopy that requires ample spacing and careful structural pruning. Historically valued as an "early-bird" strain, it matures and colors up to two weeks ahead of traditional varieties, helping growers capture a lucrative early market window. It produces medium-to-large, sweet, aromatic fruit with a deep, attractive solid-blush finish. In Himalayan orchards, Vance remains respected for its reliable, high-quality performance. It stands as a vital non-spur counterpart to Royal Delicious, favored by growers who prioritize traditional tree architecture over the modern compact spur-type revolution.

Altitude Range

Relative to other Apple varieties

1,000 ft 5,000 ft to 8,000 ft 9,000 ft

Chilling Hours

Relative to other Apple varieties

1,000
hours
100 1,000

Ideal Temperature

Relative to other Apple varieties

-4°C -3°C to 29°C 35°C

Days to Maturity

125d
95d 180d

Flowering

Early

Harvest Window

Early August to mid September

Rain Tolerance

Medium

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Storage Life

Excellent

Storage Duration

1mo 7mo 10mo

Market Demand

Medium

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