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Harri Kokko.

Harri Kokko

Frost resistant fruit trees are the result of years of research and plant breeding

The Pellesmäki Orchard in Kuopio is a living gene bank. The first apple trees were grafted in 2004 and now, the orchard is home to more than 350 different apple cultivars, and over 60 pear cultivars.

  • Text Marianne Mustonen
  • Photos Raija Törrönen
Pears.
Omenoita.

No pesticides or herbicides are used here. The fruit are almost organic, grown using fertilisers and rainwater only.

Harri Kokko

Researcher, Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences

Jere Hakkarainen.
Fruit from the Pellesmäki Orchard may soon also be served in a Kuopio-based restaurant. Chef Jere Hakkarainen from Restaurant Musta Lammas visiting the orchard.