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Chantecler 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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Chantecler Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Chantecler variety

  • Fruit Maturity: Ripens in October.
  • Fruit taste: Firm, melting, juicy, sweet, tangy and aromatic flesh. Excellent taste quality.
  • Earliness of the variety: Medium earliness.
  • Fruiting period: Flowering in April and May. Harvest in October, edible until June if kept cold.
  • Disease resistance and storage: Moderately susceptible to disease. Fruits can be stored until June if kept cold.
  • Variety yield: Productive, but not very vigorous.
  • Is this a PVP variety? Yes, the Chantecler variety has been protected by a plant variety certificate (PVC) since September 1981. It therefore became freely reproducible in 2011.
  • Comments: Resulting from the cross between the American Golden Delicious apple and the French Reinette Clochard apple.

Chantecler Apple Tree: An Exceptional French Variety for Demanding Markets

The Chantecler apple tree , also known as Belchard, harmoniously combines hardiness, taste quality and versatility. A cross between the Golden Delicious and the Reinette Clochard, this iconic French variety seduces with its refined taste, productivity and long shelf life. Arboriverse , your specialist wholesale supplier of Chantecler apple trees, offers you this essential variety to enhance your orchards and meet the expectations of premium markets.


The advantages of the Chantecler apple tree: Quality, versatility and yield

A fruit of great taste quality

  • Refined taste: A sweet and slightly tangy flavor, perfect for seducing a demanding clientele.
  • Melting and juicy texture: Appreciated for fresh consumption and ideal for culinary preparations.
  • Attractive appearance: A golden yellow skin, sometimes tinged with pink, which attracts consumers to the stalls.

Exceptional versatility

  • Fresh consumption: A superior quality dessert apple, acclaimed for its balanced flavors.
  • Culinary transformation: Perfect for pies, compotes and refined desserts.
  • Extended Marketing: Its shelf life until June offers unique flexibility to capture the off-season market.

Agronomic advantages adapted to producers

A robust and productive tree

  • Exceptional hardiness: Withstands harsh winters down to -30°C, ideal for varied climates.
  • Adaptability: Grows easily in different types of soil, even calcareous, with a preference for well-drained soils.
  • Narrow habit: Suitable for modern orchards in high or semi-density planting, simplifying maintenance and harvesting.

Reliable and sustainable production

  • Autumn harvest: The fruits ripen in October, with regular and abundant productivity.
  • Cross-pollination: Associated with pollinators such as the Reine des Reinettes or the Golden Delicious, the Chantecler offers optimal yield.

Why choose Arboriverse for your Chantecler apple trees?

  • Robust and high-performance plants: Selected for their productivity and their adaptation to varied conditions.
  • Tailor-made support: Including advice to optimize your orchard and improve your yields.
  • Recognized expertise: Offering solutions tailored to your professional needs, whether for small or large-scale orchards.

A product that appeals to premium markets

An appeal for demanding consumers

  • Superior quality: The refined flavors and melting texture of Chantecler meet the expectations of high-end markets.
  • Versatility: Ideal for direct consumption and artisanal or industrial processing.
  • Extended shelf life: Availability until spring helps meet off-season demand and improve profitability.

Competitive advantages for producers

  • Long storage life: Extend marketing until June thanks to optimized storage.
  • Natural resistance: Reduction of costs related to phytosanitary treatments, particularly for organic farms.
  • Diversified market: A variety that stands out for both short circuits and large distribution chains.

Take action today

Choose the Chantecler apple tree and diversify your production with a high value-added variety. Contact Arboriverse , your specialist wholesale supplier of Chantecler apple trees, for:

  • Receive a quote tailored to your needs.
  • Access premium quality plants, selected to ensure optimal performance.
  • Benefit from Arboriverse's expertise to maximize your yields and enhance the value of your orchards.

Order your Chantecler Apple trees now from Arboriverse and enhance your orchards with this exceptional variety!