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Wattka's apples

Wattkast apples are grown at Överstu Farm, located on the scenic island of Wattkast in the Åboland archipelago. Today, the third generation of the family works on Överstu Farm after the change of ownership in the early 1900s. The work has consisted of milk production and meat animal breeding, as well as the cultivation of various crops such as sugar beet, onions, Chinese cabbage and new potatoes. In 1999, the first apple trees were planted, which are now part of the main crop. We have 9 different varieties of apples and sell apple juice and small-scale processing of apples. New potatoes are also grown on the farm on a small scale for direct sale, mainly for midsummer.
Annika Hölmen picking an apple from the tree in her farm

The Farmer

I'm Annika and I work full-time and live here on my farm - my paradise on earth, together with my three children, the two oldest of whom have flown the nest to study elsewhere. For education, I have a degree in nursing and a degree in gardening, and since I took over the farm from my father in 2012, I have also taken courses in business administration.

I am honoured to manage and care for the land that my ancestors have farmed, and I value the hard work that people used to do on the farms in the archipelago. I strive to live a life in interaction with nature in an economically and ecologically sustainable way. In the spring of 2020, I also received the certificate of completion of the basic course in organic farming and the transition to organic farming is underway.

Here you can find an interview with me that was published in Korpo Bladet (link)

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Do you have any questions? Perhaps place an order as a gift for friends or employees or buy a larger quantity of apples or apple juice? Contact us for more information. You can reach us by phone, email or by sending a message via the form.
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How to get here?

You arrive at Wattkast apple farm if you after the Nagu / Korpo ferry continue to drive on Skärgårdsvägen (Road 180) for 4.8km. Turn right to Wattkast and cross the Wattkast bridge. Then continue driving straight ahead on Wattksastvägen for 1.75 km, until you see our apple orchards on the right side and you are there.

From the Galtby ferry harbour you'll arrive to Wattkast apple farm by driving 800m on Skärgårdsvägen (Road 180), then turning left at the crossroads and continue on Skärgårdsvägen (Road 180) for 2.4 km. Turn left to Wattkast and cross the Wattkast bridge. Then continue driving straight ahead on Wattkastvägen for 1.75 km until you see our apple orchards on the right side and you are there.