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Sainte Germaine 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!

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Sainte Germaine Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Sainte Germaine variety

  • Skin Color: Usually golden yellow, sometimes washed bright red with sun exposure
  • Size and shape: Medium size. Fruits are often conical, asymmetrical, bumpy (gibbosity), and may have a cylindrical and ribbed shape.
  • Tree Size: The tree is vigorous, upright, and productive. It can reach a height of about 5 meters and a spread of 4 meters when fully grown.
  • Fruit maturity: Harvested in October, physiological maturity reached after storage from the end of December. Apples can be eaten from January to April.
  • Fruit Taste: Juicy, sweet, tangy, and very fragrant. The flesh is described as pale yellow, fine-grained, dense, and very fragrant.
  • Earliness of the variety: Relatively late, harvested in October. Begins to produce fruit 3 to 5 years after planting.
  • Fruiting period: The fruits are harvested in October. Flowering occurs in late April or early May.
  • Disease resistance and storage: Highly resistant to disease. The fruit can be stored in the refrigerator or cellar until June and consumed until April.
  • Variety yield: Productive, ensures regular and abundant production every year.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, it is self-sterile. Requires pollinators such as the Queen of the Pippins and the Canadian Grey Pippin.
  • Commercial use: Good eating apple that can be eaten until early summer. Suitable for processing into cider or juice.
  • Comments: Known for its hardiness and adaptation to difficult climatic conditions, ideal for cultivation in France, particularly up to 1200 meters above sea level.

Sainte Germaine: An exceptional variety for producers looking for authenticity and profitability

Discover the Sainte Germaine, also known as Reinette de Brive, an old apple variety with timeless charm. Native to Limousin and Auvergne, this apple has stood the test of time thanks to its robustness and unparalleled flavor. Cultivated since 1750, it is prized for its delicate, sweet, and juicy flesh, ideal for fresh fruit markets and winter storage.

At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apple plants , we are proud to offer grafted Sainte Germaine plants, specially cultivated for professional market gardeners and arborists. With exceptional assets such as its ability to thrive at high altitudes or in light shade, this variety is a strategic choice to meet the growing demand for traditional, quality fruit.



The unique characteristics of Sainte Germaine: An apple at the service of your markets

An authentic and versatile fruit

  • Size and Shape: Medium to large size, with a slightly bumpy shape for a rustic, natural look.
  • Skin color: Thick and rough, with shades of golden yellow and brown, ideal for prolonged storage.
  • Flesh and Flavor: White, fine and juicy, with a natural sweetness and a subtly fragrant taste that intensifies after December.

Buying Sainte Germaine apple plants guarantees production adapted to the expectations of consumers and processors.


Versatility that meets the needs of producers

Varied applications for multiple outlets

  • Fresh consumption: Ideal for nibbling, it appeals to lovers of local and authentic products.
  • Culinary transformation: Excellent for pies, compotes, winter desserts and savory dishes accompanying Norman cheeses.
  • Long shelf life: Stored in a cool environment, it stays fresh until March-April, perfect for winter markets.

Buying Sainte Germaine apple plants allows you to diversify your production with a sought-after variety.


A robust and adaptable tree: The Sainte Germaine, a strategic choice for your orchard

Characteristics of the Sainte Germaine tree

  • Adult size: Between 3 and 6 meters depending on the rootstock chosen.
  • Shape and vigor: Tree with moderate vigor, suitable for goblet, half-stem or high-stem training.
  • Hardiness: Able to withstand difficult conditions, particularly at altitude or in partial shade.

A productive apple tree with a quick return on investment

Precocity and yield

  • Fruiting: From 3 to 5 years after planting, with regular yields.
  • Harvesting and storage: Harvested at the end of October, it reaches its full flavor between January and April.
  • Productivity: Each tree provides an abundant and uniform harvest thanks to appropriate pruning and thinning.

A sustainable orchard thanks to the natural resistance of Sainte Germaine

Increased disease tolerance

  • Natural resistance: Good tolerance to scab and powdery mildew.
  • Sensitivities: Slight sensitivity to canker and fire blight, controllable by careful pruning and natural auxiliaries.

Recommendations

  • Ventilate the crown to limit the risk of stagnant humidity.
  • Promote biodiversity with birdhouses and insect hotels.

Pollination and compatibility

Pair Sainte Germaine with suitable pollinators

  • Queen of Reinettes
  • Canadian Grey Reinette
  • Golden Delicious

Thanks to its late flowering in May, Sainte Germaine is compatible with many varieties for effective cross-pollination.


Why choose Arboriverse for your Sainte Germaine plants?

Our commitments to professionals

  • Wide range of formats: Half-stem, high-stem, scion or bare roots.
  • Producer prices: Competitive rates without intermediaries.
  • Delivery throughout France: Directly to your farm, with careful monitoring.
  • Expertise and advice: Personalized technical support to maximize your returns.