{"product_id":"hrmn-99-hot-climate-grafted-apple-plant","title":"HRMN-99 Hot Climate Grafted Apple Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HRMN-99 (Hariman-99) is a revolutionary \"low-chill\" apple variety developed by Shri Hariman Sharma, a farmer from Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. It is specifically designed to grow in tropical, subtropical, and plain regions where traditional apples—which usually require cold winters—cannot survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Key Characteristics\u003cbr\u003eThe defining feature of HRMN-99 is its adaptability to high temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimate Resilience: It can thrive in temperatures as high as 40–45°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow Chilling Requirement: Unlike traditional varieties that need 1,000+ chilling hours (below 7°C), HRMN-99 requires very few chilling hours to set fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-Pollinating: It does not strictly require a second variety nearby for pollination, making it ideal for small home gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Habit: It is a medium-sized deciduous tree reaching about 10–15 feet. It can also be grown in large containers (100-liter drums) for terrace gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Fruit Quality\u003cbr\u003eAppearance: The apples are medium to large with a yellowish-red skin (often red-striped over a yellow base).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste: The flavor is sweet with a balanced hint of tartness. The flesh is white, crunchy, and juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelf Life: This is its primary drawback; the fruit has a relatively short shelf life of about 10–12 days at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Cultivation and Yield\u003cbr\u003eHarvesting Season: One of its biggest advantages is early maturity. It typically flowers in January and is ready for harvest in early June, which is earlier than most traditional apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruiting Time: Grafted saplings usually start bearing fruit within 3 years of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYield: A mature tree (7–10 years old) can produce approximately 1 quintal (100 kg) of fruit per season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisease Resistance: It is notably resistant to Apple Scab, a common fungal disease that plagues many other varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"India's #1 Largest Plant Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47834588971233,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/8476\/2337\/files\/HRMN-99_64fe95cf-ca71-4905-9f48-f27208238ed1.jpg?v=1768061399","url":"https:\/\/farmgao.com\/products\/hrmn-99-hot-climate-grafted-apple-plant","provider":"India's #1 Largest Plant Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}