The Red Frequin: An essential variety
The Frequin Rouge Cider Apple Tree , native to Côtes-d'Armor and widely cultivated in Normandy , is an essential variety for professional producers looking for bitter apples with a rich and intense taste. Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of cider apple plants , offers you this robust and traditional variety, perfect for enhancing your cider production with full-bodied and authentic ciders.
Exceptional apples for ciders with character
Fruit characteristics
- Size and Appearance: Medium to large apples (50-60 g), with an elegant conical shape and deep red striped skin.
- Tasty flesh: Crisp texture and strong taste, with a pronounced bitterness ideal for cider making.
- Aromatic profile: Powerful tannins and rich aromas for full-bodied, authentic ciders.
These apples, rich in tannins and slightly bitter, offer a perfect base for ciders with a powerful and refined profile , in single varieties or in blends with sweeter or more acidic varieties.
A robust and durable tree for professional orchards
Tree characteristics
- Upright: A well-framed structure suitable for traditional or long-term orchards.
- Exceptional hardiness: Tolerates sea spray , strong winds, and temperate or humid climates.
- Longevity: Ideal for sustainable operations, with regular production over several decades.
Growing conditions
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soils, with regular organic matter to optimize growth.
- Climate: Particularly suited to Normandy soils, but it also thrives in other regions with similar conditions.
Special attention for optimal production
Disease management
- Scab: Preventive use of horsetail decoctions or Bordeaux mixture.
- Soil fungi: Favor well-draining soil and limit excess moisture.
- Parasites: Use ecological solutions such as tit nest boxes for codling moths or gentle black soap treatments for aphids.
Interview
- Winter pruning: Promotes aeration and stimulates fruiting.
- Adding compost: Enriches the soil and guarantees quality production.
Pollination: a key step for high yields
Cross-pollination
The Frequin Rouge , like many cider apple trees, is self-sterile and requires cross-pollination to produce efficiently. Planting pollinating varieties is essential.
Recommended pollinating varieties
- Queen of Reinettes
- Kermerrien
- Little Yellow
- Red mullet from Dol
- Guillevic
A calendar adapted to the needs of cider makers
Flowering and maturity
- Flowering: April, offering a beautiful white covering in the orchards.
- Harvest: Apples ripen between late September and mid-October , allowing for a spread-out and well-organized harvest.
Conservation
Although their shelf life is average, apples can be stored temporarily in a cool, dry space, ready to be made into cider.
An essential ally for cider production
Cider profile
Frequin Rouge is particularly appreciated for producing ciders with a full-bodied profile , with a well-balanced bitterness and complex aromas. These characteristics make it an ideal variety for artisanal or high-end ciders, meeting the expectations of lovers of authentic flavors.
Versatility
Besides cider, apples can be used for culinary recipes requiring a pronounced bitterness, such as tarts or characterful compotes.
The advantages of the Red Shark with Arboriverse
- Exceptional ciders: A bitter and rich flavor, perfect for high-end products.
- Climate robustness: Resistant to maritime conditions and humid climates.
- Longevity and durability: A tree suitable for long-term operations.
- Varietal compatibility: Easily integrated into diversified orchards.
- Professional support: Arboriverse provides you with certified plants and personalized advice to maximize your yields.
Conclusion
The Frequin Rouge cider apple tree is an essential variety for market gardeners and professional cider producers who want to combine robustness, authenticity, and cider quality. Thanks to its apples rich in tannins and its unique taste, this variety is part of the tradition of French ciders, appreciated for its powerful and refined character.
With Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of cider apple plants , invest in an iconic variety and benefit from our expertise to make your orchard a model of success. Contact us today to order your plants and start your cider project on a solid and promising basis.
