Archive for February 2016
Machines
With platforms for a neat cut
As soon as we fruit growers are sure the risk of harsh frosts is over and temperatures are above minus five degrees centigrade, tree pruning …
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Winter
A tale of earth worms and orchard growers
Winter begins when the last leaves are falling from the trees. The last of the remaining nutrients have receded into the woody part of the …
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Family Tradition
Group photo with a future
These days it isn’t a matter of course anymore for sons to follow in their fathers’ footsteps. Anything is possible in a world of possibilities.
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Family Tradition
Up a tree
In the 60s the cherry trees could be up to 12 metres high and as a school boy I topped up my pocket money by …
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Family Tradition
The apple doesn’t fall far from the trunk
This is an old German proverb similar in meaning to the English “a chip off the old block”. It can be used in many situations. …
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The Homestead
For 500 years…
The farm and our ancestors can be traced back in old church registers over 17 generations to 1520. The first “Boomgarden” on the highest ground …
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The Altes Land
Water characterises the area
1.8 metres above sea level- in Altes Land that is quite high ground! Many of the other growing areas are a good 2.5 metres lower. …
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Vacancies
Apprenticeship for Assistant Orchardist
The Rolker Obstbau GbR is a state-approved apprentice employer for horticulture, specialising in orcharding.
Since 2010 our 4 apprentices have successfully passed their examinations set …
Employees
Permanent staff
“What do orchard growers get up to in the winter months?” This is a frequently asked question. “We work” is our answer.
Orchard trees need …
Employees Organic
Skill is important…
For us orchardists it is paramount that our valuable fruit be handled with care so it can be delivered to the consumer in tip-top condition.
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