Description

About Plants:

Height: 1-1.5 Feet

Variety:HRMN99/ANNA/DORSETT GOLDEN

Age: 4-6 Months

Type: Grafted

Color:Reddish Golden 

Use: Home Garden / Farming Purpose

Apply In: Soil Outdoor

Benefits & Description About Product:

The HRMN-99/Anna/Dosett Golden is a revolutionary low-chilling, self-pollinating apple , allowing apple cultivation in tropical and sub-tropical regions, including hot climates with summer temperatures of 40-45°C. Key characteristics of the HRMN-99 apple include its striped red-over-yellow skin, soft and juicy pulp, scab disease resistance, dwarf plant size, and significant fruit yield. It has transformed apple farming by making nutritious apples accessible and affordable in diverse Indian regions, earning Hariman Sharma the Padma Shri award for his groundbreaking innovation.

Key characteristics of the Warm Apple variety:
Low Chilling: Unlike traditional apple varieties, does not require long periods of cold to grow, enabling cultivation in hot regions.
Self-Pollinating: The variety does not need a separate pollinator, simplifying cultivation.
Climate Adaptability: It thrives in hot, tropical, and sub-tropical climates, making apple farming viable in areas where it was once considered impossible.
Fruit Appearance: The apples have a distinctive striped red-over-yellow skin.
Fruit Quality: The fruit is known for its soft, juicy, and nutritious pulp with a sweet-tart flavor.
Disease Resistance: The variety shows good resistance to common apple diseases like scab.
Dwarf Tree: The plants are dwarf-sized, making them suitable for small gardens and container farming.
Impact and Significance:
Empowering Farmers:The HRMN-99/ANNA & Dorsett Golden variety has provided an additional income source for thousands of farmers across India, particularly in regions like the North-East.
Increased Accessibility:It has made the once-considered \"rich man\'s diet\" accessible to the common person by broadening the scope of apple cultivation and improving affordability.
National Recognition:Hariman Sharma\'s innovation led to him receiving the Padma Shri award in 2025 for his transformative contribution to Indian agriculture.