Saint-Martin: An emblematic variety
The Saint-Martin Cider Apple Tree , from the rich terroirs of the Pays d'Auge in Normandy, is an emblematic variety, prized by market gardeners and professional producers for its exceptional cider-making qualities. With its juicy apples, balanced between sweetness and bitterness, this variety guarantees rich and aromatic ciders that appeal to amateurs and connoisseurs. Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of cider apple plants , will help you integrate this essential variety into your orchard.
Fruits with incomparable taste qualities
Fruit characteristics
- Size: Medium to large, with a rounded and slightly flattened shape, ideal for easy processing.
- Skin: Bright golden yellow, often washed bright red in the sun, providing an attractive visual.
- Flesh: Crisp, juicy, sweet and tangy, with intense and fragrant aromas.
Saint-Martin is perfectly suited to producing bittersweet ciders with a rich and harmonious profile, bringing complexity and depth to blends or in controlled single-variety use.
A robust and productive tree
Hardiness and port
The Saint-Martin apple tree is distinguished by its vigorous hardiness, capable of adapting to temperate and humid climates. It prefers rich, well-drained, and fresh soils, thus providing optimal fruiting.
Its balanced shape makes it an ideal variety for tall-stem plantings, characteristic of traditional orchards, or in mixed orchards incorporating several varieties.
Cross-pollination for bountiful harvests
Saint-Martin is a self-sterile variety, requiring the presence of other pollinating varieties in the orchard. To maximize fruiting, Arboriverse recommends mid-late flowering varieties such as:
- Red mullet from Dol
- Sweet Coët Line
- Kermerrien
- Red Fréquin
A production designed for professionals
Flowering and harvest calendar
- Flowering: Spring (April-May), with generous flowering ideal for diversified orchards.
- Harvest: Late September to early October, allowing for immediate processing or temporary storage in a cool, dry environment.
This precocity offers valuable flexibility for cider makers, facilitating the organization of the harvest and stock management.
An essential ally for artisanal and professional cider makers
Cider qualities
With its bittersweet, slightly acidic and well-flavored flesh, Saint-Martin is ideal for producing balanced ciders, rich in flavor and with subtle aromas.
- Blends: Brings depth and complexity to ciders by enriching the taste profile.
- Single-varietal: Perfectly mastered, it allows you to create a cider with character.
Versatility
Besides cider making, this variety is also suitable for various culinary uses:
- Compotes
- Sweet pies
- Savory accompaniments, especially with white meats or cheese.
Maintenance and disease management
Resistance and prevention
The Saint-Martin apple tree is generally hardy, but special attention is necessary to prevent common diseases:
- Fire blight and canker, requiring appropriate preventive treatments.
- Scab and powdery mildew, for which horsetail or sulfur decoction sprays can be used if there is an increased risk.
Recommended maintenance
- Regular pruning: Promotes ventilation and limits the risk of disease.
- Organic fertilizers: Enrich the soil to ensure abundant production and quality fruit.
- Pest control: Installing nest boxes for natural auxiliaries (tits, bats) is an ecological and effective method for limiting infestations of codling moths or aphids.
Why choose Saint-Martin with Arboriverse?
- Certified and robust plants: For high-performance orchards.
- Personalized support: To optimize the management of your crops.
- Technical expertise: To adapt the variety to your terroir.
- Reliable and fast delivery: Everywhere in France.
Conclusion
The Saint-Martin Cider House embodies the perfect balance between tradition and performance, offering professional producers a unique opportunity to create refined and authentic ciders. Rustic, vigorous, and versatile, it meets the expectations of market gardeners and cider makers seeking quality and excellence.
Trust Arboriverse, your specialist cider apple plant wholesaler , to integrate this essential variety into your orchard. Contact us today to benefit from our advice and guarantee high-level cider production.
