date:Jun 18, 2021
The cherry harvesting in south Kashmir's Shopian district began on May 28 and will continue up to July end. The growers are largely picking Italy, Makhmali and Double verities of the fruit while Mishri, one of the most sought after varieties, will be ready for harvesting a few days later. More than a dozen villages including Nadigam, Losedanew, Nagisharan, Handew, Imamsahab, Arshipora and Shaltoo are producers of the cherry fruit in the area.
These villages account for 70 to 80 percent of the