Gathering and Preservation of Apples at Optimal Moments
In the heart of September 2025, Nadine Witt's apple trees will be laden with fruit, ready for harvest at 16:15 Uhr. As the autumn air fills with the scent of ripe apples, gardeners across the country are gearing up for this annual event.
Trellis fruit, such as apples, thrive in a flat growth form, making them ideal for small spaces. They can serve as a screen, windbreak, or wall decoration, adding a touch of nature to any garden.
As Nadine prepares for the harvest, she enlists the help of apple expert Martin Penzel. He offers valuable advice on what to look out for during the harvesting process.
Once harvested, apples require careful storage to ensure they last throughout the winter months. Ideal storage temperatures range from three to ten degrees Celsius. To create a suitable storage space, dry, healthy leaves or straw can be used to fill an earth pit, with a layer of sand at the bottom for drainage.
For long-term storage, apples are typically harvested during the main harvest period, about two weeks after early varieties. Common long-storage apple varieties include Cox, Jonagold, Elstar, and Gala, but the specific varieties depend on local conditions and are stored in cool, controlled environments.
When storing apples, it's essential to keep them individual, slightly unripe, and free from bruises, surface dark mold spots, or damaged waxy layers. Medium-sized apples are also preferable for storage.
Apples can be stacked in wooden crates in the earth pit for storage. For those with limited space, garden sheds or cellars can also serve as suitable storage spaces.
To protect the apples from frost and heavy rain, experts recommend using a plastic-covered earth pit with ventilation holes. In severe cold, an additional cover may be necessary, and frost protection should be provided.
Brigitte Goss, another apple expert, advises using a plastic-covered earth pit for apple storage, with ventilation holes, optional additional cover in heavy rain, and frost protection in severe cold.
While apple moths, frost rings, burns, corkiness, or leaf lice can negatively impact the apple harvest, specific details on their identification and prevention were not provided in this article. For more information on these topics, tune into the "Harvesting and Storing Apples" podcast.
Finally, for those considering planting apple trees, the fall is the ideal time to do so for a harvest between August and October the following year. A small overview of fruit tree care is provided, including planting, fertilizing, and pruning tips.
As we approach the 2025 apple harvest, remember these tips to ensure a bountiful and long-lasting crop. Happy harvesting!
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