Published 2.12.2009
Apple Orchard Statistics 2007
Published 2.12.2009
- In 2007, Finland had 192 apple orchards of more than 0.5 hectares, and their combined area totalled 614 hectares.
- Varieties that do not thrive on the mainland are grown on the Åland Islands.
- Lobo was the most common variety of apple in Finland, accounting for 27% of the area under apples.
- The next two most common varieties were Cinnamon Apple and Jaspi.
- The major varieties grown on the Åland Islands were Lobo, Amorosa and Rubinola.
- 45% of apple trees were planted in 2003 - 2007.
- The apple trees on the Åland Islands were younger than those on the mainland.
- The number of moderate vigour apple trees was increasing.
- 86% of trees planted in 2003 - 2007 were moderate vigour trees.
These statistics have been discontinued.
No new data will be produced from these statistics.