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Early Saumur Apricot Plants at Producer Prices for Professional Fruit 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.

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Early Saumur Apricot Plants at Producer Prices for Professional Fruit Growers

Technical sheet of the Précoce de Saumur variety

  • Fruit flesh color: Yellow
  • Skin color: Orange-yellow with red undertones in the sun
  • Size and Shape: Medium size, oval shaped
  • Tree size: Can reach up to 5 meters in height
  • Fruit maturity: End of June and beginning of July
  • Fruit taste: Sweet, fragrant, with fine, melting flesh
  • Earliness of the variety: Early
  • Fruiting period: End of June and during the month of July
  • Disease Resistance and Storage: Resistant to common diseases such as brown rot and canker. Hardy and can withstand temperatures down to -18°C. Apricots have limited shelf life and should be consumed soon after harvest.
  • Variety yield: Very productive
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Yes, self-fertile, but yield is improved with other varieties.
  • Commercial use: Fresh consumption, jam, pastry, or compote.
  • Comments: Prefers rich, well-drained, light soils and a sunny exposure, with protection from north and east winds. It is suitable for temperate climates and small gardens. Flowering occurs in March.


Saumur Early Apricot Tree – A high-performance variety for French producers

Introduction

Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apricot plants , offers a wide range of plants suitable for French producers, including the Saumur Early Apricot tree . This variety, appreciated for its precocity and the taste quality of its fruits, is an excellent option for arborists looking for an early and abundant harvest. Buying Saumur Early Apricot plants from a specialist guarantees an optimal choice in terms of yield and adaptation to local conditions.


Characteristics and advantages of the Saumur Early Apricot tree

A tasty and attractive fruit

The Saumur Early apricot is distinguished by its fine, melting, and very fragrant yellow flesh. Its medium size and orange-yellow skin with red hues give it a certain commercial appeal. Particularly sweet and tasty, its fruits are suitable both for fresh consumption and for processing into jams, compotes, and pastries.

However, as their conservation is limited, effective planning of harvesting and distribution is essential to optimize their market value.

A productive tree well adapted to French climates

The Saumur Early Apricot tree is a vigorous tree reaching 4 to 5 meters in height and 3 to 4 meters in width at maturity. It is known for its high productivity and balanced development.

Its early flowering requires planting in an area well sheltered from cold winds to protect the buds against spring frosts. It adapts to various types of soil, with a preference for well-drained and slightly chalky soils.

Advantageous precocity and efficient fruiting

This variety allows for harvesting as early as late June, a major advantage for producers looking to offer early-season apricots. The tree quickly enters production after planting, offering a high yield.

Partially self-fertile, the Saumur Early Apricot tree can bear fruit on its own, although planting other varieties nearby improves pollination and therefore productivity. It is recommended to associate this variety with other apricot trees to maximize yield.


Why choose Arboriverse for your apricot plants?

As a specialist wholesale supplier of apricot plants , Arboriverse selects quality plants, adapted to the requirements of French producers. Buying Saumur Early apricot plants from us means benefiting from:

  • Technical expertise : advice on the choice of rootstock and best cultivation practices.
  • A wide range of rootstocks adapted to different types of soil and cultivation methods (Prunier Brompton, Saint-Julien A, Torine, etc.).
  • Quality service : rigorously selected plants and optimized shipping for successful establishment.

The Saumur Early Apricot tree is an excellent choice for growers looking for a variety with high commercial potential. Its early production cycle and good disease resistance allow for optimized orchard management and a quality harvest.


Conclusion

The Saumur Early Apricot tree stands out for its precocity, productivity, and the exceptional flavor of its fruit. Adapted to French climatic conditions, it represents a strategic choice for producers wishing to position themselves on the early apricot market.

As a specialist wholesale supplier of apricot plants , Arboriverse provides high-quality plants, rigorously selected for their yield and adaptability. Buying Saumur Early Apricot plants from Arboriverse ensures the success of your production and optimizes your profitability.

📞 Contact us today to order your plants and benefit from our expert advice!