A Visit to My Apple Orchard During the Final Stage of the Season

This video was filmed during one of my visits to my apple orchard. Apple farming is not just an agricultural activity for us; it is an important part of the local economy of Kashmir. Our horticulture sector is closely connected with apple cultivation, and thousands of families depend on the income they earn by growing and selling apples.

Today, after finishing my office work, I made some time to visit the orchard and inspect the apple trees. The harvesting season is approaching, so this is a very important stage. At this point, even a little negligence can cause significant losses. We need to make sure that the apples are healthy, that there are no signs of disease, and that the branches are strong enough to bear the increasing weight of the fruit. Sometimes, heavily loaded branches can break, damaging both the tree and the crop.

That is why visiting the orchard regularly is so important, especially during the final stage of the season. After completing my office responsibilities, I always try to find some time to check on my orchards, look at the trees, inspect the fruit, and make sure everything is progressing properly.

As you watch this video, you can also see the apples growing on the trees. Over the years, many new and imported varieties have become popular in Kashmir. Interestingly, while some of these newer varieties have already ripened and some have even been harvested, many of the traditional apple varieties are still green, pale, and unripe.

So, through this video, I wanted to give you a glimpse of how apples actually grow in the orchards of Kashmir and how beautiful these orchards look when the trees are carrying a good crop. For us, these apples are much more than just fruit—they are an important source of livelihood for countless families.