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Plack Thomas
BIO Organic Producer – Lehengut
„Organic is my dream come true.“
Loosening the soil
Protection from hail damage
Thomas can’t do all the work alone
With son Lorenz on his arm
My story
Thomas Plack's tenant farm is in the village of Colsano at the foot of the Monte Sole Mountain in Val Venosta. He took the reins here at the age of 19 after his father's untimely death. At the time he had already completed his training at the Laimburg technical college for fruit production, viticulture and horticulture in South Tyrol. Thomas now grows organic apples and makes organic wine on this family farm. He has chosen mainly red varieties in his orchards, which have been organic since 2006. Having a healthy product was a key consideration in converting the farm. "At the end of the day you want to be sure about what you're eating." That's what Thomas tirelessly works for all year round. He enjoys pruning the trees to manage structure and yield. He likes keeping an eye on his orchards and loves harvest time, work which is done entirely by hand. "When you see beautiful apples, you fill with pride."
Where I live
My harvest
Bonita
The bittersweet lady
Beauty meets acidity: This bright and smooth crossover between Topaz & Cripps Pink makes the pests stay away, therefore, it is especially popular in organic farming.
Availability
January - May
Appearance:
opaque radiant red colour on creamy background, homogeneous shape, very smooth shell
Features:
juicy and crunchy bite
Taste:
aromatic with pronounced acidity
Royal Gala
The elegant precocity
The tasty gala appears every summer in its reddish yellow shell and the new apple season begins.
Appearance:
smooth shell, spherical shape, slightly conical, pale yellow base colour with bright red and striped cover
Features:
crispy and juicy with firm pulp
Taste:
refreshing, sweet with little acidity
Red Delicious
Red seduction
The image of the Red Delicious is difficult to resist. Seeing red can be really nice. And the red flavour is even more beautiful!
Appearance:
dark red colour, conical shape, oblong
Features:
juicy with very white pulp
Taste:
sweet, very aromatic with relatively slight acidity
Golden Delicious
The classic delicious
Golden Delicious is our main variety and, therefore, the queen of Val Venosta apples. That the most popular apple has a real quality, can be seen in its lovely red cheek. By the way, this is typical of fruits on a hillside.
Appearance:
greenish yellow to golden yellow
Features:
juicy with very fine and soft pulp
Taste:
sweet with delicate acidity
Braeburn
The juicy all-terrain
For a small snack between meals or used in many ways in the kitchen and bakery: The Braeburn is a true all-terrain. Be patient with it, as it develops its full aroma only after several storage months.
Appearance:
Roll shaped with a smooth and shiny surface, golden yellow base, scarlet to dark red with stripes
Features:
very juicy with firm bite and firm pulp
Taste:
pleasant proportion of sugar and acid, very refreshing
WA38 / Cosmic Crisp®
Heavenly taste
Heavenly attractive in appearance and taste. Pleasant summer fruitiness with aromas of green grass, kiwi and gooseberry.
Availability
February – April
Appearance:
Dark red-purple blush on a yellow-bright base color.
Features:
Very crunchy, particularly juicy and with a hard paring.
Taste:
Sweet-sour; balanced taste. Aromas of green grass, kiwi and gooseberry.
Pears
Sweet treats
Pears are fruits with ancient origins. The Greek poet Homer described them as a sweet gift from God. In the sunny climate of Val Venosta, these fruits develop an enveloping sweetness and an aromatic heart. The pear is considered a versatile and vitamin-rich fruit, as well as easily digestible, to be enjoyed at any time of day.
Appearance:
Spherical, pear- or bell-shaped, with green, sometimes yellow or reddish skin
Features:
Crisp, fleshy or juicy and soft flesh
Taste:
Sweet, with intense aroma and low acidity
