Agriculture in Kullu is virtually synonymous with horticulture. The temperate climate is ideal for growing high-quality stone fruits and pome fruits.
* **Apples:** The undisputed cash crop of the region. The Royal Delicious variety is the most famous, driving rural wealth and seasonal employment. * **Other Fruits:** Plums, pears, almonds, pomegranates, and apricots are widely cultivated. * **Traditional Crops:** In the lower valleys and areas unsuitable for orchards, farmers grow maize, wheat, and pulses (like kidney beans/rajma). * **Forestry & Foraging:** The collection of wild medicinal herbs and morel mushrooms (Gucchi) from the surrounding forests provides supplemental income to rural communities.
