Apple stage by stage
Apple growers in the hills face trees dying in the orchard, low production and poor fruit, while costs rise every year. Many of these problems start in the root zone and build up over seasons.
Main growing areas: Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
Dormancy
WinterPruning, orchard cleaning and soil work. Chilling hours decide how well buds break in spring.
Bud break and flowering
SpringEven bud break and good pollination set the crop. Frost and poor pollination reduce fruit set.
Fruit growth
SummerFruit size, colour and firmness build up. Water, balanced nutrition and leaf health matter most.
After harvest
AutumnThe tree stores food for next year. Leaf health after harvest matters for next season's buds.
Common apple problems
Problems farmers bring to us
- Trees dying in the orchard
- Root rot and collar rot
- Low production
- Small, poorly coloured fruit
- Rising input costs
What to check first
- Dig near a weak tree and look at the roots: healthy roots are white and firm, rotting roots are brown and soft.
- Check drainage: water standing around trunks invites root rot.
- Look at the collar (where trunk meets soil) for cankers.
- Test the soil for pH and organic carbon.
Read more
Photo coming sooncrop-apple-problem-1.webpClose-up photo of a common apple problem in the field (for example: trees dying in the orchard)
Photo coming sooncrop-apple-problem-2.webpClose-up photo of another apple problem: root rot and collar rot
Photo coming sooncrop-apple-healthy.webpClose-up photo of a healthy apple plant, roots or produce for comparison
The Immunity formula for apple
Immunity Apple Special
Made for apple orchards: tree losses, low production and poor fruit quality.
Developed for growers in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Thousands of apple growers have used it, according to our records.
Packs: 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, 5 L
Results differ from farm to farm with soil, weather, crop and management. Farmer experiences on this site are their own reports, not a promise of results.
Apple farmers in their own words
Video coming sooncrop-apple-farmer-video-1.mp4Apple farmer talking in his field about his crop and what changed
Video coming sooncrop-apple-farmer-video-2.mp4Second apple farmer story, filmed in the field
Video coming sooncrop-apple-field-visit.mp4Our team on a field visit to a apple farm, checking roots and crop
Apple questions
What causes root rot in apple trees?
Root rot is caused by soil fungi that thrive in wet, poorly drained soil. Weak trees, injuries and old orchard soil raise the risk. See our apple root rot guide.
Why are apple trees dying in my orchard?
Common causes are root and collar rot, waterlogging, borers and replant problems. Find the cause before you treat; an expert visit helps.
Which Immunity product is for apple?
Immunity Apple Special, developed for growers in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
Send us your enquiry
Tell us your crop, the problem and your location, and send a photo if you can. Our team replies on WhatsApp or calls you with what to check, which product suits and where to buy it near you.