Harvest period:

  In the valley from the 20th to the end of August

  The first half of September in the hills 

 Level of difficulty:   Medium-high
 Parasites and diseases:

  Cydia pomonella

  Dysaphis plantaginea

  Venturia inaequalis  

  Other diseases

 General risks:

  Alternate production

  Hail stones

  Pollination

  The Spring frosts

Elstar

has a yellow base colour and diffusely covered by a orange-red colour. It has a flattened shape and the taste is not particularly sweet but rather sour which could lead the consumer to think that he has bought the Renetta of Canada variety which is red and common in the North of Europe and is noted for it’s bitter taste.

stored well in the fridge up until Christmas and quite well in the cellar.

The agricultural firms that you find here are those in which you can start the practice of a virtual farmer. Click on the firm’s name to visit and meet the owner, or to be more precise, the person who will become your personal adviser in the choices you will need to make and who will be the operative hand in reality.

  Omar Bernardi’s agricultural farm

Omar Bernardi's agricultural farm

The orchard is situated in the fertile plain valley of the River Adige, 10 kilometres from Bolzano

The orchard is situated in the hill near the nature park. The town is called Adamello-Brenta and is twenty kilometres from Lake Garda.


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