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Early Season · GI Certified HeritageGI Certified

Kashmir's original apple. No replica exists.

Ambri is Kashmir's ancient indigenous apple cultivated for centuries before any commercial variety arrived. It carries a Geographical Indication (GI) certification recognising its unique terroir link. Ambri's flavour is unmistakable: intensely aromatic in a way no imported variety can match. Zeebaran is investing in certified Ambri clonal preservation and high-specification GI-compliant supply chains.

KashmirOrigin
EarlySeason
13 – 15 °BxSugar (°Bx)
4 – 5 months CACA Storage
Ambri apples

Variety Profile

Origin
Kashmir Valley (indigenous)
Local Name
Kashmiri Ambri
Season
Early (August)
Colour
Yellow-green with light red flush, small to medium size
Flavour
Intensely aromatic, sweet, distinctly Kashmiri — unique terroir
Sugar Content
13 – 15 °Bx
Firmness
5 – 7 kg/cm²
Ambient Shelf Life
2 – 3 weeks ambient
CA Storage Life
4 – 5 months CA
Market Class
Geographical Indication (GI) certified, premium niche, gifting

Why Growers Choose It

  • GI Certification: legal protection and premium pricing under Indian IP law
  • Unique aroma profile linked to Kashmiri altitude and terroir — not reproducible elsewhere
  • Strong and growing premium niche demand: gifting, luxury grocery, diaspora markets
  • Cultural heritage value: increasingly favoured by institutional buyers seeking authenticity
  • Zeebaran operates Ambri clonal preservation blocks to maintain genetic integrity

Agronomy Notes

Ambri is an early-season variety well-adapted to traditional J&K orchard systems. It performs across a wider altitude range than international varieties. Its main limitation is short shelf life — post-harvest handling speed and CA access are critical to preserve premium quality. We supply certified, virus-indexed Ambri material from clean mother blocks to protect the GI lineage.

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Rootstock options for Ambri

Semi-VigorousMM106
20 – 35 MT/ha
Spacing:
2.5 – 3.5 m × 4.5 m

Deeper rooting, better drought tolerance. Suitable for sloped terrain and rain-fed plots.

Semi-DwarfingM7
25 – 40 MT/ha
Spacing:
2.0 – 2.5 m × 4.0 m

Reliable performer in J&K conditions. Good for farmers upgrading from traditional orchards.

Medium-High DensityM26
30 – 45 MT/ha
Spacing:
1.5 – 2.0 m × 3.5 m

Moderate anchorage. Good choice for growers transitioning from traditional to intensive systems.

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