A historic variety, a niche market to exploit
The Martin Sec pear tree was first mentioned in 1550 and was prized at the court of Louis XIV, particularly for its long shelf life and unique taste qualities. Still cultivated today, this ancient variety represents a commercial opportunity for producers wishing to stand out with a traditional pear, suited to short supply chains and artisanal development.
Thanks to its late harvest and good resistance to handling, Martin Sec allows for staggered sales and extended storage, ideal for local markets, processing and organic distribution.
The technical advantages of the Martin Sec Pear Tree
A robust and productive tree
- High vigor: Guarantees good fruit set and a generous harvest.
- Port: Erect and well branched, facilitating the aeration of the foliage and the management of the orchard.
- Adult size: Comparable to traditional pear trees, reaching 5 to 6 meters.
- Adaptability to soils: Prefers light and deep soils, avoids soils that are too chalky.
- Hardiness and climate: Resists well to climatic variations and moderate droughts, adapted to temperate climates.
A flowering requiring a pollinator
- Poorly self-fertile: Requires cross-pollination to ensure good yield.
- Recommended pollinating varieties: Williams, Louise Bonne, Duchesse d'Angoulême, Beurré d'Apremont, Conférence, Doyenné du Comice.
- Flowering: Spring, similar to other late pear trees.
A late harvest and exceptional conservation
- Harvest period: From the end of November to the end of January, allowing for extended marketing.
- Production: Regular and abundant, ideal for optimized yield.
- Conservation: Natural long-lasting, offering increased flexibility to producers.
Perfect fruits for processing
- Caliber: Medium, suitable for transformer requirements.
- Flesh: White and fine, offering a pleasant texture.
- Flavor: Sweet and slightly aniseed, a characteristic appreciated in artisanal products.
- Cooking stability: Does not fall apart, ideal for grapes, jams, preserves and dried fruits.
A product with high added value
Ideal for processing
- Homemade compotes, jams and jellies.
- Pears in syrup or wine, a sought-after gastronomic specialty.
- Raisiné, a traditional product made from cooked pears.
- Dried fruits, thanks to their firm flesh and drying capacity.
Strong business opportunities
- Variety suitable for short circuits and organic markets.
- Long shelf life, allowing for optimized stock management.
- Highly valued in niche markets and local productions.
Why buy Martin Sec Pear Tree plants from Arboriverse?
As a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants, we offer carefully selected plants to ensure optimal growth and quality production.
- ✔ Certified heritage variety: Ideal for artisanal production.
- ✔ Stock available: Fast delivery, for optimal planting.
- ✔ Technical advice and support: Maximizing orchard productivity.
- ✔ Competitive rates: Offers adapted to bulk purchases.
Conclusion: A profitable and strategic variety for producers
The Martin Sec pear tree is a wise choice for producers looking for a high-yielding, late-ripening variety ideal for processing. Its end-of-year harvest, long shelf life, and unique flavor qualities make it an essential asset for professional market gardeners and fruit growers.
Thanks to its hardiness, its adaptability and its excellent post-harvest performance, it is a safe bet for diversifying and optimizing the profitability of orchards.
Buying Martin Sec pear trees from Arboriverse means choosing an old variety with strong commercial potential, perfect for profitable and differentiated production.
Contact us today to secure your orders and integrate this variety into your operation.
