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Plant Material & Varieties

International varieties. Himalayan roots.

Every variety Zeebaran supplies comes from certified, virus-indexed clonal mother blocks. We match rootstock to elevation, soil type, and market destination not just what is available.

Select any variety to explore its agronomy profile, rootstock options, and harvest calendar. Enquire about a variety to reach our horticultural team.

8Varieties available
4Rootstock profiles
100%Virus-indexed stock
GIAmbri certification
Our variety portfolio

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Red Delicious apples
Mid Season
USA

Red Delicious

Red Delicious remains the dominant commercial variety across J&K orchards and Indian wholesale markets. Its deep colour, long storage life, and wide consumer familiarity make it the backbone of the region's apple economy. Zeebaran supplies improved Redchief and Scarlet Spur strains that deliver better colour and firmness than traditional selections.

Harvest
September – October
Sugar (°Bx)
11 – 13 °Bx
CA Storage
7 – 9 months CA
Rootstocks
M9, M26, MM106, M7
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Golden Delicious apples
Mid Season
USA

Golden DeliciousGold Spur

Golden Delicious occupies a unique commercial position premium eating apple, juice processing workhorse, and the pollinator of choice for mixed-variety orchards. Its Gold Spur strain offers compact canopy architecture ideal for high-density systems. Zeebaran's certified material covers both standard and spur-type selections.

Harvest
September – October
Sugar (°Bx)
13 – 15 °Bx
CA Storage
8 – 10 months CA
Rootstocks
M9, M26, MM106, M7
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2 varieties · Mid Season

Rootstock selection

The right root makes every difference.

Rootstock determines planting density, yield potential, orchard life, and infrastructure requirement. Zeebaran's horticultural team recommends rootstock based on your elevation, soil profile, water availability, and market plan — not one-size-fits-all.

Nursery development and hillside mother-block orchards
M9

M9 — High Density

40 – 60 MT/ha
Spacing
1.0 – 1.5 m × 3.5 m
Best for
Export orchards, premium growers with drip irrigation

Industry benchmark for high-density orchards worldwide. Requires permanent support but delivers the highest return per hectare.

Rootstock profile
Nursery development and hillside mother-block orchards
M26

M26 — Medium-High Density

30 – 45 MT/ha
Spacing
1.5 – 2.0 m × 3.5 m
Best for
Transition orchards, growers moving from traditional to intensive

Better anchorage than M9. Ideal for growers upgrading their system without full support infrastructure investment.

Rootstock profile
Nursery development and hillside mother-block orchards
MM106

MM106 — Semi-Vigorous

20 – 35 MT/ha
Spacing
2.5 – 3.5 m × 4.5 m
Best for
Sloped terrain, rain-fed plots, traditional grower contexts

Deeper rooting and drought tolerance. Suits J&K's diverse terrain and growers without irrigation infrastructure.

Rootstock profile
Nursery development and hillside mother-block orchards
M7

M7 — Semi-Dwarfing

25 – 40 MT/ha
Spacing
2.0 – 2.5 m × 4.0 m
Best for
Traditional orchard upgrades, medium-density systems

A reliable workhorse for J&K conditions. Good for growers upgrading from seedling rootstock without infrastructure change.

Rootstock profile

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Our horticultural team works with each grower on variety selection, planting schedules, and rootstock matching based on your elevation, soil, and market plan.

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