The Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir produces more than 95% of the total country's production of commercial varieties of cherries. It produces four varieties of cherry — Double, Makhmali, Mishri and Italy cherries.
The cherry picking season starts by mid May and ends by mid July.
With nearly 2,713 hectares of land are under cherry cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir, the state accounts for a significant part of the country's cherry production. Besides Tangmarg and Lar in north Kashmir, cherry is also grown in some parts of Srinagar; Baramulla and Shopian districts in south Kashmir.
Mishri Cherries have been produced in Kashmir valley since decades, but it has come in the limelight due to the fruit being exported for the first time in Dubai.
Some benefits of cherries
1. Boosts immunity
2. Helps Arthritis
3. Lowers Cholesterol levels and improves heart health
4. Improves sleep quality
5. Improves brain function
6. Contains anti-aging properties
7. Helps with Digestion
8. Helpful with diabetes
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