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Apple country South Tyrol
Apple country South Tyrol
Every second apple in Italy and every tenth apple in Europe is from South Tyrol
South Tyrol is the largest single apple growing region in Europe. Protected in the North by the Alps and open to the South, the region benefits from ideal growing conditions. Farmers in South Tyrol have been growing apples for over a hundred years. Every second apple in Italy and every tenth apple in Europe is grown here. With a market share of 40% South Tyrol is Europe’s largest supplier of organic apples. South Tyrolean apples are characterised by their unique colour, taste and quality.
The apple country South Tyrol in figures:
Planting area: 18,400 ha
Apple growers: approx. 700 families with an average of 2-3 ha
Annual harvest: approx. 1,000.000 t
Export: approx. 50% - into Europe and Arab countries
EU hallmark of excellence: 13 South Tyrolean apple varieties bear the quality mark PGI (protected geographical indication)
Interesting facts about apples:
Laives and the apple
Laives and the apple
In the apple town Laives everything revolves around these crunchy South Tyrolean apples. Over 220 Laives families are apple growers. On 500 hectare (=5 km²) of apple meadows, approx. a fifth of ...
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Apples throughout the year
Apples throughout the year
For delicious fruit to be harvested in autumn, the apple orchards must be tended and cared for throughout the year.
Jobs for spring
New areas must be planted in spring. The soil ...
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Apple delicacies
Apple delicacies
You can enjoy delicious apple treats during the events apple festival and apple meets chestnut . In South Tyrol the most popular dessert with apples is the apple strudel. Here you can find the the ...
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Guest card for your vacation
Enjoy lots of benefits with our visitor card! Get it for free at all visitor card partner establishments in Laives
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Tourist Info Laives Bronzolo Vadena
Via J.-F.-Kennedy 88
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Laives
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