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Starking Delicious 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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Starking Delicious Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Starking Delicious Variety Fact Sheet

  • Fruit flesh color: White, firm, melting, juicy and sweet.
  • Skin color: Reddish-purple to dark garnet, with white lenticels.
  • Size and shape: Medium caliber, elongated. Weight can vary, generally between 70 and 115 grams.
  • Tree Size: Reaches a height of 4 to 6 meters at maturity.
  • Fruit Maturity: Harvest from late September to October. Typically ripens in late summer or early fall.
  • Fruit Taste: Sweet with a characteristic Starking aroma.
  • Earliness of the variety: Known for its earliness.
  • Fruiting Period: Fruiting usually begins 3 to 5 years after planting.
  • Disease resistance and storage: May be slightly susceptible to certain diseases such as scab and powdery mildew. Keep refrigerated until April.
  • Variety yield: Productive.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, it requires the presence of apple trees that bloom at the same time to reproduce. Golden Delicious or Granny Smith are recommended pollinators.
  • Commercial Use: Good to eat, and can be used in baking, jam, jelly, or savory dishes.
  • Comments: The apple tree prefers fresh, moderately acidic soils, predominantly clayey and not very calcareous. It is adapted to various climates and can withstand temperatures down to -20°C.

Starking Delicious Apple Tree: A Sure Value for Commercial Orchards

Offer your customers exceptional apples with the Starking Delicious apple tree, a variety that combines aesthetics, robustness, and excellent taste. Arboriverse, a specialist supplier of professional-quality grafted fruit trees, offers you this essential product for a profitable and attractive orchard.


A legendary variety with irresistible fruits

A classic revisited

Starking Delicious is a natural mutation of the famous Red Delicious, discovered in the United States in 1920. Its worldwide popularity is based on its elongated, intense garnet-red fruits, perfect for attracting demanding markets. Whether you're a market gardener, fruit grower, or professional producer, this variety meets your expectations thanks to its reliable production and exceptional aesthetic characteristics.

At Arboriverse, we offer Starking Delicious in various professional formats (bare-root, half-stem, high-stem, potted) to meet all your farming needs.


Starking Delicious Fruits: Between elegance and incomparable taste

An apple of striking beauty

  • Skin: Garnet red to dark purple, with a brilliant shine.
  • Lenticels: White and clearly visible, providing an elegant contrast.
  • Shape: Elongated and conical, ideal for high-end presentation.

An explosion of sweet flavors

  • Flesh: White, firm and melting.
  • Flavor: Sweet and slightly acidic, meeting the expectations of modern consumers.
  • Texture: Juicy and crunchy for an optimal experience.

Why integrate Starking Delicious into your orchard?

Regular and profitable production

  • High yield: Generous production under optimal conditions.
  • Storage: The fruits retain their quality until April.

Premium marketing

  • Fresh sale: Attracts demanding consumers thanks to its careful presentation.
  • Processing: Ideal for pastries, compotes and fruit salads.

Technical characteristics of the Starking Delicious tree

A vigorous tree for professional orchards

  • Adult size: Between 4 and 6 meters depending on the rootstock.
  • Port: Extended, optimizing light to improve fruit coloring.
  • Flowering: Early, from mid-March to mid-April.

Performance adapted to various conditions

  • Climate: Prefers mild climates, sensitive to spring frosts.
  • Soils: Rich, moderately acidic, with good drainage.
  • Exposure: Full sun to maximize fruit quality and color.

Pollination and Yield: Maximize Your Production

A triploid tree requiring pollinators

  • Recommended pollinators: Reine des Reinettes, Golden Delicious, Gala, Idared, Granny Smith, Cox Orange.

Simplified maintenance and crop management

  • Annual pruning: Improves aeration and fruiting.
  • Plant protection: Watch for scab, powdery mildew and bacterial canker.

A product adapted to premium markets

Direct consumption: A luxurious appearance and smooth taste appeal to families and catering professionals.

Culinary transformation:

  • Pastries: Ideal texture for quality desserts.
  • Compotes: Rich in natural flavors.
  • Fruit Salads: Elegant and sophisticated.

Why choose Arboriverse for your Starking Delicious apple trees?

Recognized expertise

  • Professional Quality: Grafted fruit trees for optimal growth and production.
  • Available sizes: Bare-root, tall stem, half-stem or potted.
  • Delivery: Direct to your farm.

Services dedicated to your success

  • Quote within 48 hours: Personalized according to your needs.
  • Free technical support: Advice on designing your orchard.
  • Producer prices: Optimize your profitability.