Apple Cultivars for Organic Growing in Estonia

This practical guide identifies disease-resistant apple cultivars for organic farming in Estonia and the Baltic region, focusing on resistance to apple scab, powdery mildew, and fire blight. It lists summer (White Transparent, Kasper, Martsipan), autumn (Liivi kuldrenett, Krista, Tiina, Liivika), and winter (Katre, Talvenauding, Virve, Alesja) varieties. The document supports reduced reliance on plant protection products through cultivar selection, advises on harvest timing, storage, and market strategy, and highlights the need for ongoing monitoring due to evolving pathogens. Sooty blotch remains a concern. Based on trials at Estonian research stations and orchards, it is published on the Organic Farm Knowledge platform and available in English (USA) and Estonian.