Tropical & Subtropical Fruits

Temperate fruit zone

Temperate fruit zone

• This class of fruits grow successfully in cold regions where temperature falls below freezing point during winter.
  
• During the cold season, the trees shed their leaves and go into rest period.
  
• For breaking the rest/dormant period, a definite chilling period is required.
  
• This chilling temperature helps the plants to put forth new growth, flowering and fruiting with the onset of spring season.
  
• The regions under this zone are J&K, Kuluvally, HP, Parts, Peaches, Plum, Cherries, Almond, Walnut, Strawberry, Apricot, persimmon, Pecan nut, Kiwi fruit etc.