The Soldier Pear Tree: A historic and robust variety
Discovered in Belgium in 1820 by Major Esperen, the Soldier Pear Tree is a variety renowned for its robustness and ability to adapt to diverse climates. With its tasty and versatile fruit, it appeals to market gardeners and professional producers looking to cultivate a quality variety to meet the expectations of a demanding market.
At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of pear trees , we carefully select Soldier Laboureur plants to ensure optimal and sustainable production. With our expertise, we help growers maximize the success of their orchards while offering cost-effective solutions for wholesale purchasing.
Why choose the Soldier Pear Tree?
Delicious fruits that seduce the market
- Size and presentation: Medium to large in size (80-120 g), the fruits have an elegant, pear-shaped or ovoid shape, and a slightly bumpy appearance which underlines their authenticity.
- Attractive Skin: The smooth, bright yellow skin marbled with tawny shades and punctuated with brown spots naturally attracts the attention of consumers.
- A refined taste: Melting flesh, very juicy, and pleasantly perfumed with a balanced flavor between sweetness and acidity.
A versatile variety to maximize your sales
- Direct consumption: Perfect fresh, Soldat Laboureur pears meet the demand for tasty and healthy fruit.
- Culinary preparations: Excellent in desserts (tarts, jams, poached pears) or as an accompaniment to savory dishes (white meats, game).
- Processed products: Rich in juice, ideal for natural juices or preserves in syrup.
- Long shelf life: The fruits can be stored until December, thus extending their marketing period and increasing their profitability.
The benefits of choosing Arboriverse for your pear plants
- Guaranteed quality: Rigorously selected plants to guarantee vigorous growth, rapid fruiting and regular production.
- Personalized support: We offer technical support to optimize your plantations and maximize your yields.
- Competitive prices and reliable delivery: Economical solutions for bulk purchasing, with fast and efficient service throughout France.
Technical characteristics: robustness and reliability
A tree suitable for all regions
The Soldier Pear Tree is distinguished by its exceptional hardiness, tolerating winter temperatures down to -25°C. With a semi-erect habit and an adult height of 4 to 6 meters, it adapts to varied climates and cultivation forms (high-stem, low-stem, trellised).
Pollination and optimized production
Although sometimes self-fertile, it is recommended to plant pollinator-compatible varieties such as Louise Bonne, Williams or Doyenné du Comice to ensure high yields and optimal fruit quality.
Fast fruiting and generous production
- Early fruiting from 2 to 3 years after planting.
- Average production of around 35 to 40 kg per tree each year, ensuring a regular and profitable harvest.
A naturally hardy and easy-to-maintain pear tree
- Natural resistance: Very resistant to scab and tolerant of common pear tree diseases and pests.
- Minimal maintenance: Annual pruning for good ventilation and limiting the risk of disease.
- Adaptation to soil and climate: Prefers fresh, deep, well-drained soils with sunny exposure to maximize fruiting.
A business opportunity for professionals
The Soldier Pear Tree is a variety perfectly suited to growers looking to diversify their orchards with a robust and versatile variety. Its generous production, natural resistance, and superior fruit quality meet the expectations of demanding markets.
With a harvest from late September to mid-October and extended storage until December, this variety allows for an extended marketing period and builds customer loyalty in search of quality fruit.
Order your Soldier Ploughman plants from Arboriverse
To ensure the success of your orchard, choose Arboriverse , the specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants. By working with us, you benefit from:
- Rigorously selected plants for optimal production.
- Personalized advice to maximize the profitability of your crops.
- Competitive offers on bulk purchases and fast delivery anywhere in France.
Contact us today for a quote and to find out how our Soldier Ploughman plants can help your farm thrive.
