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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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Gala apples
Early Season
Best Seller
New Zealand

GalaRoyal Gala

Gala is the world's most widely planted apple variety and for good reason. It delivers a reliable, high-colour early crop that enters the market before competition, commanding premium shelf positioning. Zeebaran's certified Gala planting material comes from virus-indexed mother blocks and is propagated to strict clonal standards.

Harvest
August – September
Sugar (°Bx)
12 – 14 °Bx
CA Storage
6 – 7 months CA
Rootstocks
M9, M26, MM106, M7
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Honeycrisp apples
Early Season
New Introduction
USA (Minnesota)

Honeycrisp

Honeycrisp is the highest value-per-kg apple variety in the world at retail. Developed by the University of Minnesota, its unique cellular structure delivers an explosive crack on first bite that no other variety can replicate. Indian premium retail is in early adoption Zeebaran is positioning certified Honeycrisp blocks for growers with the right altitude and CA infrastructure.

Harvest
Late August – September
Sugar (°Bx)
13 – 16 °Bx
CA Storage
7 – 8 months CA
Rootstocks
M9, M26
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Ambri apples
Early Season
GI Certified
Kashmir Valley (indigenous)

AmbriKashmiri Ambri

Ambri is Kashmir's ancient indigenous apple cultivated for centuries before any commercial variety arrived. It carries a Geographical Indication (GI) certification recognising its unique terroir link. Ambri's flavour is unmistakable: intensely aromatic in a way no imported variety can match. Zeebaran is investing in certified Ambri clonal preservation and high-specification GI-compliant supply chains.

Harvest
August
Sugar (°Bx)
13 – 15 °Bx
CA Storage
4 – 5 months CA
Rootstocks
MM106, M7, M26
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3 varieties · Early 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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