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Growing Apple in Italy

Can you grow Apple in Italy? Well suited. Season ~20.5°C, rainfall ~836 mm, winter low ~-3.2°C. Soil, climate and ROI data.

Decision snapshot

Regional screening evidence

Screening answer: Well suited

Scope: This page assesses agronomic suitability. It does not determine whether cultivation is legal. Check current national, state, and local rules before planting.

Observed region
Italy
Climate window
Open-Meteo archive, 2021–2023 daily data
Resolution
Representative regional centroid, not a field survey
Assumptions, fit-shortfall, and next checks

A representative centroid and regional climate window cannot establish parcel soil, water access, elevation, infrastructure, labour, contracts, or local farm-gate economics. Use this page to identify the next question, then verify local evidence before committing capital.

Crop Type
Apple
Location / Region
Italy

Market Demand — Apple

Global consumption & trade · FAO 2010–2023
Demand levelHigh
MinimalMediumHigh
Demand trendstable -4%
2010–2024 · kt imported/yr

Is Apple viable in Italy?

Apple is well suited to Italy: growing-season temperatures (~20.5°C) and rainfall (~836 mm) fall within its 14–27°C range. Apple (Fruits & Stimulants, perennial) performs best around 14 - 27 °C with a seasonal water requirement of 700 mm / season. Run a coordinate-level audit for mapped field-level estimates and local risk context.

Growing Apple in Italy: what to expect

Rainfall in Italy (~836 mm/yr) roughly matches Apple's ~700 mm need, so a normal year needs little supplemental water. Plant Apple in early spring once the risk of hard frost has passed in Italy.

Soil and climate requirements for Apple

Compare mapped conditions for a selected field with the crop-profile requirements below before making a planting decision.

ParameterApple Requirement
Soil pH4.5 - 8
Water Requirement700 mm / season
Optimal Temperature14 - 27 °C
Waterlogging ToleranceIntolerant
Nitrogen DemandModerate

Reference yield and price range

The figures below are crop-profile reference values, not a field-specific yield or profit forecast. Local costs, grade, packout and buyer terms still need to be entered or verified.

MetricEstimated Value
Reference yield per hectare21.42 t/ha
Reference yield per acre8.67 t/acre
Market Price$850 - $1,600 / t
Estimated Gross Revenue$26,240 / Hectare
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