Selling apples and quinces: This is how it works in Elbe-Elster!

Selling apples and quinces: This is how it works in Elbe-Elster!

In the Elster/Elbe region it's all about delicious fruit and the best ways to sell it. The Hohenleipisch fruit and horticultural association has taken the initiative and regularly organizes apple purchases. These take place in Hohenleipisch every Monday between 5 and 6 p.m. until mid-October. The next few months will also include quinces, which will be accepted there. Anyone who has fresh fruit, be it apples or quinces, can be happy!

But that's not all. Near Bad Liebenwerda offers the Bauer Fruit Juice GmbH the opportunity to have the fruit professionally processed. Here, a wide range of juices and nectars are obtained from the fruits provided. In return for the fruit given, there is either money or a quick quality product from a range of ten different juices. A perfect solution for anyone who wants to convert their surplus into tasty drinks!

Fruit directly from the region – fresh and regional

The advantage of regional fruit should not be underestimated. So offers My farm delicious organic fruit boxes to order online. At the weekly markets and in the farm shops in the area you can not only find apples, but also freshly harvested strawberries, pears, plums and a variety of berries. All of these products reach the table in a shorter time and fresher than the processed things from the supermarket. Plus, many products are sold directly from the producer, which makes the entire shopping experience even better!

Regionality is very important today. In Elster/Elbe you can discover fruit, vegetables, fresh eggs and even holiday farms and milk filling stations. It's worth taking a look at the markets and shops in the region - there's something for everyone!

Harvesting and processing

Fruit harvest is not always uniform, we know that Jana Reichel, the Äppelmoid. She explains that “alternancy” is the reason why the trees are not the same every year. Years in which the harvest is particularly plentiful are called “fat years”, a term that comes from the Middle Ages. However, bad weather conditions, such as night frosts or inadequate fertilization, can reduce yields. This sequence of harvests is a natural process that no one can influence.

In the period from August to November, fruit growers also have the opportunity to sell their fruit BayWa fruit collection points to give away. Here, surplus fruit can not only be put to good use, but the producers also receive a great juice credit. For example, if you bring 100 kg of apples, you can enjoy up to 60 liters of juice. This is a good opportunity for big savings!

At a time when harvest yields fluctuate greatly, artists such as the fruit and horticultural association and the regional suppliers are a real ray of hope. The appreciation for one's own fruit and regional products is growing and provides incentive for further creativity - whether when buying apples, processing them or selling them directly in the markets. The offer is diverse and the possibilities are great!