Apple Day: 3,000 visitors celebrate the fruits of autumn!

Apple Day: 3,000 visitors celebrate the fruits of autumn!

A small tree with great meaning - that's what it shows Apple Day in the LVR open-air museum Kommern. With around 3,000 visitors, the event was a complete success and brought German citizens and apple lovers together to celebrate everything to do with their favorite fruit. Ferdinand and Luise Larres in particular attracted attention when they presented their own apple tree. The tree, which was given as a gift 15 years ago, produces apples for applesauce and cakes, but the variety remains a secret.

The museum offered an exciting setting for determining the variety of apples. However, pomologist Barbara Bouillon, a veritable ace at identifying apple varieties, was unable to solve the mysteries surrounding the Larres apples. This shows how diverse and often tricky identifying apple varieties can be. A look at the common characteristics that are important for identification reveals that the size, shape and color of the shell are crucial for identification. And the pomologists know this only too well gardenjournal.net reported.

Apple pressing and hands-on activities

The day of action transformed the open-air museum into a paradise for apple lovers. Visitors could bring their apples to the mobile apple press and enjoy freshly squeezed juice. Martin Holzportz, a passionate fruit tree keeper, reported on the enthusiasm of the spectators. There were exciting stations, especially for younger visitors, to get active themselves. From a hand-operated juicer to an apple memory game, there was something for everyone.

Petra Spürkel informed the guests about the drying oven process for making delicious apple chips. For many, it was not just a day of enjoyment, but also a journey into the world of apple diversity and the production of apple products. Museum employee Katharina Kesternich explained: “The apples are ready to pick, but a little sour.” This suggests that the variety may not be fully mature yet, which could certainly present an interesting challenge for future identification.

Would you like a bit of apple knowledge?

The right conditions for determining apple varieties play a crucial role. In order to find the ideal apple variety for your own garden, the experts recommend taking around three to five apples with stems and intact ones to the pomologist. In this way, the characteristic features – such as the peel and the taste – can be optimally assessed. With a variety such as the Boskop, which is known for its slightly sour note, or the sweet Gala apples, each apple offers individual taste experiences that make a purchase worthwhile.

In summary, it shows Apple Day in the Kommern open-air museum that the apple is much more than just a fruit. It embodies tradition, diversity and the opportunity to pass on knowledge. Even though the Larres were unable to determine the variety, it was still a successful celebration for the entire community and a step into the exciting world of apple processing and variety.