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Grelot d'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.

Request a free quote and benefit from expert advice.

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Grelot d'Indre Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Grelot d'Indre apple tree variety

  • Fruit flesh color: Cream
  • Skin color: Pinkish yellow with delicate streaks or washed yellow and streaked with red over almost the entire fruit
  • Size and Shape: Medium sized, slightly flattened in shape
  • Tree Size: The mature height of the tree is 3 to 4 meters
  • Fruit maturity: September
  • Fruit taste: Sweet and slightly tangy, juicy and fragrant
  • Earliness of the variety: Old
  • Fruiting period October
  • Disease resistance and storage: Short shelf life of 2 to 4 weeks.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, it requires cross-pollination to produce fruit.
  • Commercial Use: Can be eaten or cooked, and is well suited for juice and cider.
  • Comments: The seeds are loose in their sockets and resonate when the apple is shaken. Excellent choice for home gardeners who want to grow an old and productive fruit tree. Brings a touch of authenticity to the garden and offers tasty and healthy fruit. Its spring flowering and colorful fruit make it a popular ornamental tree.

Grelot d'Indre: An old variety for authentic and sustainable production

Appreciated for its sweet taste, its hardiness and its long shelf life, the Grelot d'Indre is ideal for diversifying your orchards with a quality table apple.

At Arboriverse , your specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, we offer Grelot d'Indre plants carefully selected for their performance and adaptability. This ancient, local variety embodies the perfect balance between tradition and versatility, meeting the expectations of modern markets.


Why choose Grelot d’Indre?

Grelot d'Indre is a safe bet for professional producers:

  • A unique taste: A fine, juicy and delicately sweet flesh, ideal for fresh consumption.
  • Hardiness and adaptability: Resistant to disease, it is suitable for sustainable or organic farming practices.
  • Winter storage: Up to 4 months, for extended availability on winter markets.
  • Local heritage: A traditional variety that promotes short circuits and authenticity.

As a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, Arboriverse is committed to helping you choose varieties suited to your specific needs.


Technical and agronomic characteristics

Tasty and attractive fruits

  • Size: Medium to small size, ideal for individual consumption.
  • Flavor: A sweet and slightly tangy flesh, perfect for eating with a knife.
  • Visual appearance: Smooth, pinkish-yellow skin with delicate streaks, attracting the eye on the stalls.

A suitable and resistant tree

  • Moderate vigor: Mature height of 3 to 4 meters, easy to manage and suitable for diversified orchards.
  • Hardiness: Tolerant to climatic variations, ideal for French climates.
  • Simplified maintenance: Light and regular pruning to stimulate balanced production.

Advantages for professional producers

  • Consistent Production: With proper pollination, this variety guarantees a reliable harvest every year.
  • Commercial versatility: Perfect for local markets, artisanal processing and short supply chains.
  • Profitability: Long shelf life allows sales to be spread over several months, thus maximizing commercial opportunities.

By choosing Grelot d'Indre plants from Arboriverse , you benefit from robust plants and tailor-made technical support.


Why work with Arboriverse?

  • Recognized expertise: As a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, we guarantee healthy and high-performing plants.
  • Personalized support: Our experts advise you on how to optimize your plantations and diversify your production.
  • Premium quality: Rigorously selected plants to guarantee yield and hardiness.
  • Reliable Logistics: Fast and secure delivery to meet your business needs.

Order your Grelot d'Indre plants today!

Add a touch of authenticity to your orchard with the Grelot d'Indre , an old and versatile variety, perfectly suited to the needs of modern consumers. Thanks to Arboriverse , your specialist partner in wholesale apple tree supplies, you have access to quality plants and professional advice to help you succeed in your agricultural projects.

Contact us now for a personalized quote and discover how Grelot d'Indre can enrich your production while promoting your local markets.