Harvest period:

  Second half of September in the valley

  First half of October in the hills

 Level of difficulty:   Medium
 Parasites and diseases:

  Cydia pomonella

  Dysaphis plantaginea

  Venturia inaequalis  

  Other diseases

 General risks

  Alternate production

  Hail stones

  Pollination

  The Spring frosts

Stark Delicious

, who was the evil protagonist of the Snow White fairytale, chose a red apple to decieve her victim, sure that this beautiful gift could not be refused. Today, this type of apple is appreciated by many consumers due to the inviting aspect of the fruit.

is very sensitive to cold springs and therefore does not adapt well in the mountain. It was derived in an isolated nursery in Jowa (USA) in 1861 and distributed by the Stark nurseries in 1895.

is a white-cream colour; it is fine, melting, juicy and sweet, quite aromatic and quite sour with a very pleasant taste. It can be stored well in the refridgerator for 4 months and in (ULO) for 8 months. If it is kept outside the fridge, it becomes floury and not very juicy.

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

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


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