Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Assam are the popular cherry producing states in India due to profitable income for every farmer.
Jammu & Kashmir is popular as a cherry producing state in India. Various varieties of cherries are grown in Jammu & Kashmir, and Srinagar is the major cherry producing area.
The high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh that are ideal for cherry cultivation are Mandi, Shimla and Kullu. Shimla contributes to over 90% of the total state’s production.
Uttarakhand produces cherries for commercial purposes. Governor’s wood, Bedford Prolific, Black Heart and Governor’s Wood are the common varieties grown in Uttarakhand.
The state of Uttar Pradesh is popular for growing cherries on a large scale. However, Cherry production in Uttar Pradesh requires sunlight for 6 to 8 hours daily.
The cherry production in Assam is practiced on a large piece of land. This is due to the suitable climatic conditions of Assam for large-scale cherry production.