Sachsenheim Launches Cider Project to Preserve Cultural Landscapes
A new county cider project is launching in Sachsenheim, aiming to preserve cultural landscapes and support traditional orchards. The project, which begins with a fruit collection event on October 11, 2025, seeks to gather late, well-ripened apple varieties suitable for cider production.
The event, taking place at the OGV teaching garden from 2 to 4 pm, welcomes small quantities of apples. The LEV contributes 23 euros per double centner to the cider apple price. Interested parties should register by October 8, 2025, via email, providing their name, location, phone number, and estimated delivery quantity. A total of 3000 kilograms of traditional orchard apples are needed for the cider production. Participants must register by the same deadline to take part in the fruit collection event and deliver apples.
The project contributes to preserving cultural landscapes that host various plant and animal species, including endangered ones like the little owl, small pearl-bordered fritillary, and dormouse. Late, well-ripened apple varieties are particularly suitable for cider production. The new county cider project aims to support traditional orchards and manual harvesting efforts. Cider apples must be healthy, ripe, free of blemishes, and handpicked.
The cider project, supported by the LEV, encourages local participation in preserving cultural landscapes and promoting traditional orchards. For more information, contact the advisory service for fruit and vegetable growing, department of agriculture.
