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Belle Fille de l'Indre Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Scion, distaff, half stem, tall stem - 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!

Plant your grafted fruit plot with Arboriverse today.

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Belle Fille de l'Indre Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Belle Fille de l'Indre variety

  • Skin color: Light yellow, marbled with brownish fawn on the side exposed to the sun, dotted with gray spots.
  • Size and shape: Medium to large size.
  • Tree size: Spreading habit, reaching about 5 m in height and 4 m in span [3].
  • Fruit maturity: End of November to January.
  • Fruit taste: Fragrant, whitish, tender and crunchy flesh. Juicy, sweet and delicately perfumed flesh. Renowned taste quality, with crunchy, melting and very fragrant flesh.
  • Earliness of the variety: Late flowering in May.
  • Disease resistance and storage: Fairly resistant to bacterial canker, powdery mildew, and scab. Storage possible until April-May if harvested late and stored optimally.
  • Variety yield: Very productive, capable of producing abundant harvests. Fast fruiting.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, it is self-sterile and requires a pollinator. Recommended varieties for cross-pollination: Court Pendu, Jacques Lebel, Jonathan, Reine des Reinettes, Reinette du Mans, Reinette Etoilée, Reinette du Canada blanc, Winston, or any other late-flowering variety.
  • Commercial use: Delicious eaten raw, in salads, or with cheeses, black pudding, pork, etc. Perfect for making juices and can be used in pastries and compotes.
  • Comments: Native to the Indre region of France. Hardy and easy to grow, well suited to cultivation in France, even at high altitudes.

Belle Fille de l'Indre: An old variety for modern and profitable production

Explore the Belle Fille de l'Indre, an authentic French apple that combines hardiness, productivity, and exceptional taste. Perfectly suited to professional growers and market gardeners, this variety guarantees abundant harvests and extended shelf life, for sales throughout the winter.


A fruit heritage at the service of professionals

Native to the lands of central France, the Belle Fille de l'Indre stands out for its robustness in the face of harsh climates and its generous production of tasty apples. Ideal for diversifying your offerings or conquering new markets, this old variety has become a valuable ally for market gardeners and fruit growers.

At Arboriverse, specialists in professional-quality grafted fruit trees, we offer this variety in a wide range of formats, including half-stem, high-stem and bare-root, to suit all your projects.


Fruits that seduce with their aesthetics and their flavor

Characteristics of Belle Fille de l'Indre apples:

  • Flesh: White, firm, crisp and juicy, with a delicately perfumed sweetness.
  • Size: Medium to large, perfect for markets where presentation is paramount.
  • Skin: Light yellow hue adorned with tawny marbling, a visual attraction that draws the eye on the stalls.
  • Flavor: A subtle sweetness and freshness that appeals to demanding consumers.

Thanks to its taste quality and attractive appearance, Belle Fille de l'Indre is suitable for both direct consumption markets and processing industries.


A culture optimized for demanding climates

Resistance and adaptability:

  • Hardiness: Tolerates temperatures down to -35°C, making this variety a preferred choice for cold climates or high-altitude regions.
  • Late flowering: Escapes the last spring frosts, ensuring a reliable harvest every year.
  • Production: Very productive, although regular thinning helps to avoid alternation phenomena and maintain consistent fruit quality.

With Arboriverse, choose plants grafted onto professional rootstocks adapted to your specific conditions, guaranteeing robust growth and optimal yield.


Business assets to diversify your income

Uses and marketing period:

  • Harvesting and Storage: Apples are ready to harvest from November to January and will keep until May or even longer under optimal conditions.
  • Culinary versatility:
    • Ideal for fresh consumption, this apple goes perfectly with savory dishes or cheese platters.
    • Its texture and juiciness make it a prime candidate for homemade pies, compotes and juices.
  • Adapting to the winter market: With a presence on the stalls until spring, La Belle Fille de l'Indre allows you to extend your sales cycles.

A high-performance orchard with low maintenance

Simplified maintenance:

  • Natural resistances:
    • Good resistance to diseases such as scab and powdery mildew.
    • Low sensitivity to pests, reducing phytosanitary treatments and maintenance costs.
  • Pruning and thinning: Properly executed annual pruning and thinning help to optimize the quality and regularity of harvests.

Why choose Arboriverse for your Belle Fille de l'Indre plants?

As a specialist wholesale supplier of grafted fruit trees, Arboriverse offers key benefits for market gardeners and professional producers:

  • Professional quality grafted plants produced in specialist nurseries.
  • Fast and careful delivery throughout France.
  • Direct producer prices, guaranteeing excellent value for money.

Our teams also support you with personalized technical advice to optimize your plantations and guarantee the success of your orchards.


Order now: A safe investment for exceptional harvests

Plant your orchard with Belle Fille de l'Indre today and benefit from the advantages of an old variety with modern commercial potential. At Arboriverse, we strive to meet your expectations and help you make your project a success.

Request a free quote within 48 hours and benefit from our expertise now.

Design, plant, harvest: With Arboriverse, your orchard is guaranteed to succeed.