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Belchard® Chantecler* 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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Belchard® Chantecler* Apple Tree at wholesale prices for Professional fruit growers

Technical sheet of the Belchard Chantecler variety

  • Fruit color: Yellowish
  • Skin color: Orange-yellow, streaked with red on a green background
  • Size and Shape: Medium to large size, slightly flattened shape
  • Fruit maturity: Excellent storage, up to 4-5 months in good conditions.
  • Fruit flavor: Sweet, slightly tangy, juicy and crunchy. Subtle vanilla aromas.
  • Earliness of the variety: Mid-late, flowering towards the end of April-beginning of May
  • Fruiting period Mid-October
  • Disease resistance and storage: Moderately susceptible to scab, powdery mildew, canker and fire blight.
  • Variety yield: Very productive, alternating little
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Partially self-fertile (diploid)
  • Commercial use: Very versatile in the kitchen, ideal for tarts, especially tarte Tatin.
  • Comments: Variety created by INRA in 1977, resulting from the cross between Golden Delicious and Reinette Clochard. Requires thinning to obtain good quality fruit. Well suited to industrial cultivation.

Buy Belchard® Chantecler* Apple Tree Plants: A Productive and Fragrant Variety for Pies and Industrial Growing

The Belchard® Chantecler* variety, a cross between Golden Delicious and Reinette Clochard, is one of the most prized varieties for its culinary versatility and high productivity. Created by INRA in 1977, it appeals to producers and restaurateurs thanks to its juicy, sweet, and tangy flesh, and its remarkable storage capacity. For producers looking to diversify their orchard with a high-yielding variety, purchasing Belchard® Chantecler* apple trees is a strategic option.


Characteristics of Belchard® Chantecler Apple Tree Plants*

Belchard® Chantecler* apple tree plants, offered by Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier , stand out for the following characteristics:

  • Flesh Color: Yellowish, with a firm and melting texture, ideal for a refined taste experience.
  • Size and Shape of Fruits: Medium to large size fruits, with a slightly flattened shape, perfect for markets.
  • Mature Tree Size: Tree measuring approximately 4 meters in height, suitable for industrial orchards and confined spaces.
  • Skin Color: Golden yellow, adorned with brown lenticels, giving a rustic and attractive appearance.
  • Earliness and Production Cycle: Medium-fast fruit set, with harvest beginning in October, two weeks after Golden Delicious.

With these characteristics, Belchard® Chantecler* meets the needs of producers looking for a variety combining performance and aesthetics.


Taste Quality and Uses of the Belchard® Chantecler Apple*

Belchard® Chantecler* stands out for its exceptional taste qualities, suitable for various uses:

  • Flavor: Juicy, sweet, tangy and aromatic flesh, which delights lovers of delicately flavored apples.
  • Culinary Use: Perfect for tarts, especially tarte Tatin, thanks to its exceptional baking properties. It is also delicious eaten fresh.
  • Storage: Excellent storage capacity, allowing conservation of 4 to 5 months, which makes it an ideal variety for staggered marketing.

These qualities make Belchard® Chantecler* a preferred choice for pastry chefs, restaurateurs and demanding consumers.


Yield and Resistance of Belchard® Chantecler Apple Trees*

Belchard® Chantecler* is appreciated for its reliable performance:

  • Yield: Very productive, with a low tendency to alternate, guaranteeing abundant and regular harvests each year.
  • Disease Resistance: Although moderately susceptible to scab, powdery mildew, canker, and fire blight, preventative disease management can limit impacts.
  • Rootstocks: Rootstocks of medium to low vigor are recommended to control tree size and maximize productivity.

These advantages make it a variety of choice for intensive or industrial crops, while guaranteeing consistent quality.


Growing Tips for the Belchard® Chantecler Apple Tree*

To get the most out of your Belchard® Chantecler* apple trees, here are some recommendations:

  • Cross Pollination: Although partially self-fertile, production is optimized with pollinators such as Golden Delicious or Reinette Clochard.
  • Rootstock Selection: Select a rootstock suited to your soil type and regional climate for optimal yields.
  • Thinning: Thin regularly to improve fruit size and quality.
  • Plant Protection: Carefully monitor scab, powdery mildew, and fire blight, and adopt environmentally friendly practices to protect your trees.

By following these tips, you will maximize the performance of your orchards and obtain superior quality apples.


Belchard® Chantecler*: A Versatile and Highly Productive Apple Variety

Belchard® Chantecler* is a must-have variety for growers looking to diversify their offerings with a refined and productive apple. It is equally suited to industrial cultivation and extended marketing thanks to its exceptional shelf life. By choosing to purchase Belchard® Chantecler* apple trees , you are investing in a sustainable and efficient solution for your orchards.


Why Buy Belchard® Chantecler* Apple Tree Plants from Arboriverse?

Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier , offers certified plants to guarantee quality crops:

  • Certified Plants: Our plants are selected for their vigor, quality and performance in the orchard.
  • Personalized Advice: Take advantage of the expertise of our specialists to optimize each stage of your production.
  • Reliable Delivery: We ensure fast delivery to ensure your projects come to fruition without delay.


Order Your Belchard® Chantecler* Apple Tree Plants Today!

Don't miss the opportunity to introduce the Belchard® Chantecler* variety into your orchard. With Arboriverse , access certified plants and benefit from expert advice for abundant harvests. Buy apple plants now and ensure superior production.


FAQs

Is Belchard® Chantecler* self-fertile?

It is partially self-fertile, but cross-pollination with compatible varieties significantly improves production.

What are the culinary uses of this variety?

It is ideal for fresh consumption, pies such as tarte Tatin, and other culinary preparations.

How to store Belchard® Chantecler*?

This variety can be stored for up to 4 to 5 months under optimal storage conditions.

Is the variety susceptible to disease?

It is moderately susceptible to scab, powdery mildew, canker, and fire blight. Monitoring and preventative measures are recommended.

What is the average size of the fruit?

Belchard® Chantecler* fruits are medium to large in size, with a beautiful golden yellow color dotted with brown lenticels.


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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.