I am very proud of my Bioland farm.
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Wellenzohn Simon
Organic farmer
„If you observe nature, you have to love it“
On my farm you can also see the one or other apple artwork.
The mechanical lift makes the apple harvest easier.
Last check before the apple crates are loaded.
Besides apples I also grow organic artichokes.
My story
I like observing. The changes in nature throughout the year fascinate me most. I can see them very well because my orchards are widely scattered between Corces near Silandro in Central Val Venosta and Prato in Upper Val Venosta. The different altitudes also affect vegetation. In this context, my internship at a farm in Verona helped me to sharpen my senses.
After my four-year training at the Fürstenburg agricultural college in Malles my internship in Verona was interesting to round off my knowledge. In general, you never stop learning as a farmer: you have to attend courses for first aid, work safety, use of pesticides, lifting platforms and tractors…but the most important one for me was the course to convert to organic farming. Because I’m a full-time organic farmer and my Pinova, Gala, Kanzi®, Stark, Bonita and Ambrosia™ apples are the fruits of this precious, natural knowledge.
Some of my orchards are situated along Val Venosta’s bicycle path, others are next to the Maria Lourdes pilgrimage church near Lasa. If you are interested in agriculture, you will immediately see how important biodiversity is for me. Somehow, Val Venosta is a large open-air museum and we, the producers, allow a transparent visit of our natural production method. I like boasting about organic. Everyone can and should see it because we love nature.
After my four-year training at the Fürstenburg agricultural college in Malles my internship in Verona was interesting to round off my knowledge. In general, you never stop learning as a farmer: you have to attend courses for first aid, work safety, use of pesticides, lifting platforms and tractors…but the most important one for me was the course to convert to organic farming. Because I’m a full-time organic farmer and my Pinova, Gala, Kanzi®, Stark, Bonita and Ambrosia™ apples are the fruits of this precious, natural knowledge.
Some of my orchards are situated along Val Venosta’s bicycle path, others are next to the Maria Lourdes pilgrimage church near Lasa. If you are interested in agriculture, you will immediately see how important biodiversity is for me. Somehow, Val Venosta is a large open-air museum and we, the producers, allow a transparent visit of our natural production method. I like boasting about organic. Everyone can and should see it because we love nature.
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
Jonagold
The versatile gold piece
To be consumed fresh, baked, cooked, stewed and toasted, the apple of New York really is worth gold.
Appearance:
greenish yellow with crimson basic colour, striped and covered in faded red
Features:
juicy with loose, crispy and slightly grainy pulp
Taste:
bittersweet with a balanced ratio of sugar and acid
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
Pinova
The Val Venosta resistant
The Pinova with its red vermilion-red skin is a typical apple of Val Venosta. Not only is it colourful, it also has a very balanced flavour. Thanks to its long durability, it offers you unlimited fruit enjoyment until the summer season.
Appearance:
Bicolour, yellow to greenish, at least 30% of the fruit is covered with a bright vermilion colour
Features:
refreshing with very crisp, juicy and firm pulp
Taste:
Balanced proportion of sugar and acid
Ambrosia™
Snow White’s apple is sweet as honey
With its red cheeks, the Ambrosia™ is really good for biting. Children especially love this particularly sweet apple, which makes this healthy snack literally a treat!
Appearance:
yellow base colour with flaming red secondary colour
Features:
juicy and crispy pulp
Taste:
very sweet and juicy, reminiscent of honey and nectar
Nicoter / Kanzi®
Balanced freshness
With its proper balance of sweetness and acidity, the juicy Nicoter / Kanzi® offers a harmonious taste experience and a lot of energy, almost like music for the palate.
Appearance:
red base colour with yellow secondary colour, rounded shape
Features:
compact, firm pulp, very crispy and juicy
Taste:
balanced ratio of sugar and acid
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.
