Apples, apple production – orcharding

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Poland is one of the largest producers of apples in both Europe and globally. Thanks to favorable climatic conditions and a well-developed fruit-growing industry, the country has maintained a strong position on the global apple market for years. Polish apples are highly valued both domestically and abroad due to their high quality, variety of cultivars, and innovative production methods.

Tradition and Innovation in Apple Orcharding

Apple orcharding in Poland combines long-standing tradition with modern cultivation technologies, allowing for abundant and healthy harvests. The most popular varieties grown in Poland, suitable for both direct consumption and processing, include:

1. Ligol
   Large, green-yellow apples often with a red blush. They have a sweet and tangy flavor and a crisp texture. Ideal for fresh eating and storage.

2. Idared
   Medium-sized green-red apples, firm and juicy. With a tart flavor, they are well-suited for processing and as dessert apples.

3. Jonagold
   Large apples with red-yellow skin, sweet and tangy taste, aromatic and juicy. Popular for fresh eating and cooking.

4. Szampion (Champion)
   Medium-sized apples with red and yellow skin. The flesh is sweet, delicate, and juicy. Often used as dessert apples.

5. Gloster
   Intensely red apples with firm, juicy flesh. They have a sweet-tart flavor and store well.

6. Cortland
   Large apples with green-red skin. White, crisp, and juicy flesh with a mildly tart taste. Excellent for salads and fresh consumption.

7. Lobo
   Medium-sized red apples with a green background. Sweet-tart and juicy. Popular on the domestic market.

8. Rubin
   Deep red apples, firm and juicy with a sweet taste. Appreciated for their appearance and flavor.

9. Gala
   Small to medium-sized apples with red-yellow skin. Sweet, aromatic, and juicy flesh. A very popular dessert variety.

10. Golden Delicious
    Yellow-skinned apples, sweet, soft, and juicy. Great for fresh eating and processing.

11. Jonathan
    Medium-sized red-yellow apples with a distinctly tart flavor. Often used for baking and cooking.

12. Melrose
    Medium-sized apples with red-brown skin. Juicy flesh, sweet-tart flavor, good storage life.

13. Elise
    A dessert variety with a sweet, aromatic taste and red-yellow skin. Medium-sized, juicy, and crisp.

14. Red Jonaprince
    Large red-yellow apples with a sweet-tart flavor. A late variety with good shelf life.

15. Champion
    Medium-sized apples with red-yellow skin, sweet and juicy. Popular on the Polish market.

16. McIntosh
    Medium-sized red-green apples. Juicy, aromatic, and slightly tart.

17. Pinova
    Green-yellow apples with a red blush. Sweet-tart, aromatic flavor, stores well.

18. Florina
    Large, dark red apples. Sweet, slightly tart, and juicy flesh.

19. Spartan
    Medium-sized red apples, sweet and juicy. Popular as a dessert variety.

20. Topaz
    Medium-sized apples with yellow-red skin. Tart, crisp, and aromatic flesh.

21. Ariwa
    A modern, disease-resistant variety with medium-sized sweet-tart apples.

22. Rajka
    Scab-resistant variety with red-yellow apples, sweet-tart and juicy.

23. Rubinola
    Large, red apples with a sweet-tart flavor and good shelf life.

24. Sawa
    Medium-sized, sweet-tart apples with red-yellow skin.

Apple Export – A Key Sector of the Industry

Apple exports are a crucial part of the industry – Polish apples are shipped to many countries, especially across Europe and increasingly beyond. Polish producers continuously raise quality standards, ensuring compliance with international norms and food safety regulations.

Dynamic Growth of Apple Production in Poland

The apple production market in Poland is continuously expanding, supported by investments in orcharding, scientific research, and farmer support programs. With growing demand for healthy and natural foods, apple production has strong prospects for further growth, making it one of the key branches of Polish agriculture.