Chelčicko - Lhenické ovoce

Chelčicko - Lhenické ovoce is various fruit grown and harvested from the orchards that spread over the Bavorov Basin - Chelčicko and the Blansko Forest foothills - Lhenicko in the Czech Republic, districts of Strakonice and Prachatice.

There is a tradition of fruit-growing in the area of at least 700 years, giving the area an endearment term "the garden of South Bohemia". The clean air, high altitude, good temperature, suficient rainfall and good soil composition favourably influence the growing of fruits of excellent quality and full flavour.

The fruit is lush, healthy and compact, with a characteristic scent and an ideal balance between sweetness and acidity. The fruits grown in the region include apples, sweet and sour cherries, plums, redcurrants and blackcurrants. All the products can be either consumed fresh or preserved in compotes and jams.