Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Himachal's Horticulture Dept Advises Winter Protection for Fruit Crops
As winter arrives in Himachal Pradesh, the horticulture department is helping fruit growers protect their crops from fog and dry weather.
They should cover plants, water them, and use special fertilizers to keep them healthy.
Winter fog and dry weather pose threats to fruit crops in Himachal Pradesh
Fruit growers advised to protect mango, papaya, litchi, and other plants
Measures include regular irrigation, covering young plants, burning dry leaves, and applying potash
Fog affects citrus and evergreen fruit plants, causing potential frost damage
Horticulture department suggests band application of fertilizers mixed with cow dung
- Who
- Horticulture Department, Himachal Pradesh
- What
- Advising fruit growers on winter crop protection
- When
- November 21
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- To protect fruit crops from winter fog and dry weather
- Affected Crops
- Mango, Papaya, Litchi, Citrus, Guava
- Recommended Measures
- Regular irrigation, plant covering, burning dry leaves, potash application, fertilizer band application