04/09/2026
Read the caption before you guess how difficult growing apples here can be.
Apple trees need around 1,000–1,500 hours below 7°C to meet their chilling requirement for healthy flowering and fruiting.
But in the Himalayan region where we farm, temperatures are above 10°C for much of the year, and the hours below 7°C are largely limited to just a few winter months. That makes getting enough natural chilling a real challenge.
At Tatva Hills, our 450 apple trees have to make the most of those limited winter hours. Through mulching, nourishment and careful protection, we work with the natural conditions rather than trying to force the crop.
Because growing apples here isn't simply about planting an apple tree.
It’s about creating the conditions for it to thrive — naturally.
If you'd like to learn more about our farming initiatives or collaborate with the Tatva Hills CSR programme, write to us at [email protected].