General characteristics
Origin and history
The Bec d'Oie apple tree is an old French variety, prized for its robustness and consistent production. Its ability to improve pollination of neighboring varieties and produce quality apples makes it an essential choice for professional growers.
Fruit characteristics
An attractive and tasty apple
- Color and Texture: Yellowish-white flesh, firm and juicy, with pink skin streaked with bright red, ideal for captivating consumers.
- Flavor: Mild and slightly sweet, without marked acidity, perfect for direct consumption and culinary preparations.
Multiple uses
- Bite-friendly: A pleasant apple for consumers looking for a crisp texture and balanced flavor.
- Processing: Suitable for compotes, pies and juices, providing a soft and juicy base.
Extended storage
The fruits of the Bec d'Oie apple tree can be stored until February, thus extending the marketing period and meeting consumer demand after the harvest season.
Production cycle and maturity
Reliable and regular production
Flowering: Early May, allowing you to escape late spring frosts.
Harvest: In October, with optimum ripeness for consumption from November.
This extended production period allows producers to diversify their harvests and spread out their sales.
Tree characteristics
A vigorous and adaptable tree
- Adult size: Up to 5 meters in height and wingspan, with a semi-erect habit.
- Adaptability: Prefers moist or slightly chalky soils, and is resistant to varied climates, including colder regions.
- Hardiness: A robust, low-maintenance tree, ideal for organic or sustainable farming.
Why choose Arboriverse for your Bec d'Oie apple trees?
A specialist at the service of producers
Arboriverse is the specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, dedicated to the needs of market gardeners and professional producers. By choosing our Goosebill plants, you benefit from:
- Robust and certified plants, selected to guarantee optimal growth and productivity.
- Personalized advice for integrating this variety into your orchards.
- Reliable and fast delivery, adapted to the constraints of professional operations.
A profitable investment
- Versatility: Fruits suitable for direct consumption and processing.
- Pollination: An essential variety to improve the yields of your orchards.
- Long shelf life: Allows for extended marketing to maximize your sales.
Recommendations for optimizing your orchard
- Combine compatible pollinators: Vary the varieties in your orchard, such as Reine des Reinettes or Reinette du Mans, to ensure optimal fruiting.
- Promote Goose Beak fruits: Highlight their attractive skin and natural sweetness to attract consumers.
- Adopt preventive management: Annual pruning, disease monitoring and organic fertilization strengthen the health of your trees.
- Extend your sales: Store fruit in suitable conditions to meet demand even in winter.
The Bec d'Oie apple tree is a safe bet for growers looking for a robust, versatile variety that is essential for pollination.
