A regional heritage, a niche market to exploit
The Rat Tail pear tree has been cultivated for several centuries in Rivarennes, in the heart of the Indre Valley, where it plays a key role in the production of Touraine tapées pears. This ancestral dehydration process allows for long-term preservation, paving the way for deferred and optimized marketing. For producers looking to stand out in a market seeking authenticity and local products, this variety represents a strategic and differentiating investment.
The technical characteristics of the Rat Tail Pear Tree
A hardy and adaptable tree
- Adult size: Reaches 5 to 6 meters at maturity.
- Port: Semi-erect, compatible with traditional training or in an agroforestry orchard.
- Longevity: From 20 to 50 years, depending on maintenance and growing conditions.
- Adaptability: Grows easily in a variety of soils, including poor ones, with good rooting.
- Recommended rootstock: Cydonia oblonga, for optimized adaptation and better development management.
Flowering promoting good yield
- Self-sterile: Requires the presence of pollinators such as Conference, Williams or Doyenné du Comice.
- Flowering: Spring, ensuring good fruit set if climatic conditions are favorable.
- Production: Regular, particularly suited to artisanal and traditional exploitation.
An ideal fruit for processing
- Harvest: From September to December, guaranteeing a spread of sales.
- Appearance: Elongated shape and thin peduncle, facilitating drying and processing.
- Flesh: Firm and juicy, particularly appreciated for cooking and dehydrating.
- Storage: Long shelf life in the form of tapped pears, offering extended commercial potential.
A product with high added value for producers
Varied opportunities
- Transformation into tapée pears, a specialty prized by lovers of local products.
- Use in compotes, jams, pastries and gourmet dishes.
- Extended shelf life, facilitating staggered sales and better profitability.
Attractive niche market
- Growing interest in French heritage products.
- Strong demand in short supply chains, organic stores and delicatessens.
- Opportunity to position yourself on premium products with high added value.
Why buy Rat Tail Pear plants from Arboriverse?
As a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants, we support professionals in choosing the varieties best suited to their production and marketing objectives.
- ✔ Rigorous selection: Plants selected for optimal growth and quality production.
- ✔ Immediate availability: Fast delivery, for planting in the best conditions.
- ✔ Support and advice: Technical expertise to maximize yield and ensure the sustainability of the orchard.
- ✔ Competitive rates: Advantageous bulk purchasing to optimize profitability.
Conclusion: A strategic choice for profitable and differentiating production
The Rattail pear tree is an old variety that is now finding new life in an agriculture focused on promoting local products and short supply chains. Thanks to its exceptional processing and long-term storage capacity, it represents a unique opportunity for producers looking to stand out in the processed fruit market.
Buying Rat Tail Pear plants from Arboriverse means choosing premium quality and expert support to ensure the success of your grow.
Contact us today to secure your orders and integrate this heritage variety into your operation.
