Early snowfall boosts up apple growers

Himachal Pradesh, Dec 18, 2007 : Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are jubilant as early December snowfall is a great boost for their crop yield.

Growers in Khara Pathar, a tiny village covered with thick forests and apple orchards said that the snowfall has cooled the region giving the crop the minimum required chilling hours which prevents shedding of leaves and also kills pests.

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