Apple farming successful in Ghunsa and Phaletar

Phungling (Taplejung), Nov 16: A trial of apple farming has been successful in Ghunsa and Phaletar under Faktanglung Rural Municipality of the district.

Saplings brought from Italy were planted in Phaletar and Ghunsa, located at the entrance to the base camp of Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. As a result, the locals have become optimistic after the apple trees started bearing fruit within six months of plantation.