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Pitchounette Apple Tree at wholesale prices for Professional fruit growers

Scion, Feathered Tree, Half-Standard, Standard — How to Choose?

Understanding the Different Forms of Fruit Trees and Their Planting

Arboriverse , a specialist in the production and supply of professional fruit trees, offers a wide range of plants adapted to your needs and your growing objectives. Discover the characteristics of scions, cattails, half-stems and high-stems, and how to choose and plant these trees on your plot.


The Different Forms of Fruit Trees

1. Scion

  • Benefits :
    • Attractive price.
    • Flexibility: possibility of shaping the tree according to your needs.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Requires training.
    • Late production (4 to 5 years).
  • Location:
    • Spacing: 3 to 4 m.
    • Tutoring: recommended for 1 to 2 years.

2. Distaff

  • Benefits :
    • Perfect for small gardens or high density crops.
    • Fast production: fruiting in 1 to 2 years.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Shorter lifespan.
  • Location:
    • Spacing: 5 to 7 m.
    • Tutoring: recommended for 2 to 3 years.

3. Half-stem

  • Benefits :
    • Good production.
    • Accessible size for maintenance.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Requires more space.
    • Production in 2 to 4 years.
  • Location:
    • Spacing: 5 to 10 m.
    • Tutoring: necessary for 3 to 4 years.

4. High-top

  • Benefits :
    • Longevity and high production.
    • Promotes biodiversity.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Significant space (8 to 10 m between trees).
    • Late production (5 years minimum).
  • Location:
    • Spacing: 8 to 10 m.
    • Density: 150 to 250 trees/ha.

Criteria for Choosing the Right Tree Shape

  • Available space: Choose cattails for small gardens or scions for personalized management. For larger spaces, tall stems or half-stems are ideal.
  • Desired production: rapid production favors cattails, while sustainable production favors tall stems.
  • Maintenance: Half-stems are more accessible, while high-stems require little intervention after establishment.
  • Biodiversity: tall stems are best suited to creating natural habitats.

Tips for Planting Your Fruit Trees

1. Soil preparation

  • Analysis and amendment: test the soil and enrich it with compost.
  • Drainage: Avoid compacted or wet soils.

2. Planting

  • Planting hole: adapted to the size of the roots (60x60x60 cm for scions, up to 1 m for tall stems).
  • Positioning: The graft point must be at least 7.5 cm above the ground.
  • Watering and mulching: essential for recovery.

3. Layout and orientation

  • Spacing: respect the recommended distances according to the type of plant.
  • Orientation: north-south for optimal sunshine.

4. Pollination

  • Varietal compatibility: Mix compatible varieties.
  • Pollinators: Plan for 10 to 12% pollinator trees in your orchard.

Why Choose Arboriverse?

  • Professional quality: grafted plants produced by specialist nurserymen.
  • Producer prices: excellent value for money.
  • Fast delivery: throughout France, directly to your orchard.
  • Technical support: personalized advice and free quotes within 48 hours.

Take advantage of our producer prices to buy your fruit trees!

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Pitchounette Apple Tree at wholesale prices for Professional fruit growers

Technical sheet of the Pitchounette variety

  • Fruit color: White to pale yellow, crisp and juicy
  • Skin color: Bi-colored, streaked with red-orange on a yellow background. Approximately 3/4 red and 1/4 streaked yellow.
  • Size and Shape: Small to medium size (6.5 to 7.5 cm in diameter), round and slightly flattened shape
  • Tree size: Height at maturity about 6 m, width at maturity about 8 m. Vigorous and very branched tree
  • Fruit maturity: Second decade of September.
  • Fruit taste: Crisp, juicy, sweet, mild and aromatic flesh. Very good taste quality.
  • Earliness of the variety: Rapid fruit set
  • Fruiting period Harvest at the end of September, about a week before Golden Delicious.
  • Disease resistance and storage: Resistant to common scab races (Vf gene). Slightly susceptible to other diseases.
  • Variety yield: Good productivity. May be sensitive to alternation
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Yes
  • Commercial use Professional market (in scion) and amateur (in 1/2 stem or goblet)
  • Is this a COV variety? Yes
  • Comments: Scab-resistant variety, suitable for organic cultivation. White flowering in April. Fruit storage: 4 to 5 months

Buy Pitchounette Apple Tree Plants: A Rustic, Resistant and Tasty Variety

The Pitchounette apple tree, the result of work by INRA and published by Novadi, is a two-tone variety combining hardiness, disease resistance, and excellent taste. Its crisp, juicy flesh, combined with attractive red-orange striped skin on a yellow background, makes it a perfect choice for organic or conventional producers. Adapted to all regions, even at high altitudes, Pitchounette stands out for its productivity and storage capacity.

Characteristics of Pitchounette Apple Tree Plants

Pitchounette stands out for its attractive features and high performance:

  • Maturity: Harvest at the end of September, about a week before Golden Delicious, with optimal storage of 4 to 5 months in normal cold conditions.
  • Flesh and Skin: White to pale yellow flesh, crisp and juicy, wrapped in a two-tone red-orange skin on a yellow background covering about 3/4 of the fruit.
  • Taste Quality: Sweet, mild and aromatic flavor, with excellent taste quality.
  • Tree Size: Vigorous tree, reaching approximately 6 meters in height and 8 meters in width, requiring ample space for optimal development.
  • Disease Resistance: Resistant to common scab races thanks to the Vf gene, with low susceptibility to other diseases.

Buying Pitchounette apple trees is an ideal option for growing a modern and ecological variety, adapted to the needs of consumers and producers.

Taste Quality and Uses of the Pitchounette Apple

Pitchounette is appreciated for its mild taste and its versatility in cooking:

  • Fresh Consumption: Its crisp and sweet flesh makes it an ideal apple to be enjoyed as is.
  • Culinary Transformations: Perfect for light compotes and pies, thanks to its juicy texture and aromatic taste.
  • Storage: With a shelf life of 4 to 5 months, it remains fresh and tasty long after harvest.

This variety is perfect for demanding consumers looking for tasty and ecological fruits.

Yield and Resistance of the Pitchounette Apple Tree

Pitchounette combines productivity and robustness, making it suitable for a wide range of growing conditions:

  • Yield: Good productivity, although it may exhibit some alternation. Cross-pollination can improve its yield.
  • Disease Resistance: Its resistance to scab and low susceptibility to other diseases make it an ideal variety for organic crops.
  • Pollination: Self-fertile, but its yield is improved in the presence of pollinators such as Verline, Florina or Reine des Reinettes.

With its reliable performance and hardiness, Pitchounette is an ideal option for growers looking for a durable variety.

Growing Tips for the Pitchounette Apple Tree

To maximize Pitchounette's performance, here are some essential growing tips:

  • Rootstocks:
    • M106: Adapted to well-drained soils, offering moderate vigor and rapid fruit set.
    • M7: Ideal for rich, deep soils with good drought tolerance.
    • MM111: Suitable for poor or difficult soils, with excellent anchoring.
  • Exposure and Soil: Prefer a sunny location with deep, fresh soil, even slightly chalky, for optimal development.
  • Tree Maintenance: Its large size requires regular pruning to control its growth, promote productivity and simplify harvesting.
  • Harvest and Storage: Harvest in September for optimal storage, guaranteeing fresh fruit until spring.

By applying these practices, the Pitchounette apple tree guarantees a quality harvest and exceptional longevity.

Pitchounette: A Modern Variety Adapted to All Contexts

Pitchounette is a variety that combines flavor, hardiness, and environmental friendliness. Adapted to a wide range of climates, it meets the needs of growers looking for a hardy, flavorful, and environmentally friendly option. With its high productivity and long shelf life, it's an excellent choice for professional orchards and home gardens.

Why Buy Pitchounette Apple Tree Plants from Arboriverse?

At Arboriverse , we guarantee top quality plants to ensure the success of your projects:

  • Quality Assured: Plants protected by a Plant Variety Certificate, selected for their resistance and productivity.
  • Competitive Prices: Rates adapted to the needs of professional and amateur producers.
  • Technical Support: Our experts will support you throughout your project, from planting to harvesting.
  • Reliable Delivery: Fast and secure shipping to start your cultivation without delay.

Order Your Pitchounette Apple Tree Plants Today!

Don't miss the opportunity to add this resilient and flavorful variety to your orchard. With Arboriverse , benefit from certified plants and personalized support to maximize your harvests. Order your Pitchounette apple trees now and enjoy a modern, high-performance variety!

FAQs

What are the benefits of the Pitchounette apple tree?

Pitchounette combines good disease resistance, excellent taste quality and long-lasting storage capacity.

Where to buy certified Pitchounette plants?

At Arboriverse, we offer certified plants along with advice to ensure your growing success.

Is the Pitchounette apple tree self-fertile?

Yes, Pitchounette is self-fertile, but its yield is improved in the presence of pollinators like Verline or Florina.

What is the shelf life of Pitchounette apples?

Pitchounette apples can be stored for 4 to 5 months in normal cold conditions, offering extended availability.

What are the culinary uses of the Pitchounette apple?

It is perfect for fresh consumption, compotes and pies thanks to its crisp flesh and mild taste.

Which rootstocks are suitable for the Pitchounette apple tree?

Rootstocks such as M106, M7 or MM111 are adapted according to soil conditions and the specific needs of the orchard.

Arboriverse: your wholesale partner in fruit tree plants

Arboriverse is a trusted wholesale supplier for professionals, specializing in fruit tree seedlings, including grafted apple trees. Whether you're looking to buy professional apple trees or grow a large-scale orchard, Arboriverse offers tailored and competitive solutions. Working closely with specialist nurseries, we guarantee professional-quality seedlings at unbeatable producer prices.

Our range includes half-stem, high-stem, potted, cattail, and bare-root apple trees, meeting the diverse needs of market gardeners, apple growers, and nurserymen. With Arboriverse, design and plant your orchard with plants designed to maximize your yield, while benefiting from expert advice.

Thanks to our online platform, buying apple trees for professionals has never been easier. Order in just a few clicks and receive your plants quickly, directly to your home. By choosing Arboriverse, you're investing in high-quality grafted plants, carefully selected to ensure the success of your tree projects.