In Val Venosta, the pears develop a particularly mild sweetness
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Lesina Debiasi Andrea
Organic farmer - Zingg-Hof
My harvest:
Pears
Pears
"Giving up what my father-in-law had built was never an option for us."
In the orchard, happy and satisfied
My story
Andrea, how did you get into fruit growing?
Our orchard in Prad has been in my husband’s family for a long time, and we didn’t want to give up what my father-in-law had built. Letting the land lie fallow was never an option for us. So we turned our passion into a hobby and now cultivate the orchard with apricot and pear trees on a part-time basis.
What made you choose organic farming?
Even my father-in-law worked very close to nature, though he never went through all the bureaucracy required for certification. My husband and I took the step toward organic farming out of full conviction. I myself come from a farm, and my brother is an organic farmer who often shares useful tips. Our children are also enthusiastic: at school and together with their dad, they built insect hotels that now stand in our orchard.
Besides apricots for your own use, you also grow pears. What makes this fruit special?
We chose pears because they are less demanding to grow than apples or apricots. The workload is manageable for us, even though we’re not always on site. Pears are a niche product that we’ve really perfected for ourselves. Thanks to the sunny climate in the Vinschgau, the fruit develops a particularly mild sweetness and a delicious flavor.
Our orchard in Prad has been in my husband’s family for a long time, and we didn’t want to give up what my father-in-law had built. Letting the land lie fallow was never an option for us. So we turned our passion into a hobby and now cultivate the orchard with apricot and pear trees on a part-time basis.
What made you choose organic farming?
Even my father-in-law worked very close to nature, though he never went through all the bureaucracy required for certification. My husband and I took the step toward organic farming out of full conviction. I myself come from a farm, and my brother is an organic farmer who often shares useful tips. Our children are also enthusiastic: at school and together with their dad, they built insect hotels that now stand in our orchard.
Besides apricots for your own use, you also grow pears. What makes this fruit special?
We chose pears because they are less demanding to grow than apples or apricots. The workload is manageable for us, even though we’re not always on site. Pears are a niche product that we’ve really perfected for ourselves. Thanks to the sunny climate in the Vinschgau, the fruit develops a particularly mild sweetness and a delicious flavor.
Joy in working together
A well-coordinated team
My farm
Here, I cultivate my fields every day with great passion and care. This is how high-quality products are created, of which I am very proud.
Place: VÖLS
My harvest
Pears
Sweet treats
Pears are fruits with ancient origins. The Greek poet Homer described them as a sweet gift from God. In the sunny climate of Val Venosta, these fruits develop an enveloping sweetness and an aromatic heart. The pear is considered a versatile and vitamin-rich fruit, as well as easily digestible, to be enjoyed at any time of day.
Pears
Sweet treats
Pears are fruits with ancient origins. The Greek poet Homer described them as a sweet gift from God. In the sunny climate of Val Venosta, these fruits develop an enveloping sweetness and an aromatic heart. The pear is considered a versatile and vitamin-rich fruit, as well as easily digestible, to be enjoyed at any time of day.
Appearance:
Spherical, pear- or bell-shaped, with green, sometimes yellow or reddish skin
Features:
Crisp, fleshy or juicy and soft flesh
Taste:
Sweet, with intense aroma and low acidity
