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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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Granny Smith apples
Very Late Season
Export Specialist
Australia

Granny Smith

Granny Smith is the global benchmark for tart apple varieties universally recognised, consistently priced, and commanding sustained export demand. Its extraordinary shelf and storage life (up to 14 months CA) makes it a strategic cash-flow tool: plant, store, and sell at the market window you choose. Zeebaran's Granny Smith material comes from certified disease-free clonal selections.

Harvest
October – November
Sugar (°Bx)
10 – 12 °Bx
CA Storage
10 – 14 months CA
Rootstocks
M9, M26, MM106
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Pink Lady apples
Very Late Season
Licensed Variety
Australia (Cripps Pink cross)

Pink LadyCripps Pink

Pink Lady (Cripps Pink) is a legally trademarked brand variety growers who meet quality standards can supply into the Pink Lady premium supply chain. Its instantly recognisable rose-blush colour and unique tangy-sweet flavour profile command a consistent price premium. Zeebaran supplies certified Cripps Pink planting material under licence, with agronomy support to meet brand compliance.

Harvest
November
Sugar (°Bx)
14 – 16 °Bx
CA Storage
8 – 10 months CA
Rootstocks
M9, M26, MM106
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2 varieties · Very Late 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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