The Fertile de Falaise: An emblematic variety
Fertile de Falaise, also known as Michelin, is an iconic cider orchard variety, renowned for its exceptional fertility and apples with unique flavors. Arboriverse, your specialist cider apple tree supplier, offers this essential variety for producing high-quality bittersweet farmhouse ciders.
Apples rich in character for an exceptional cider
Fruit characteristics
- Medium size: Apples weighing between 50 and 60 grams, perfectly suited for processing.
- Attractive Appearance: Bright green skin enclosing coarse, slightly floury, white flesh.
- Distinctive flavor: A strong bitterness which guarantees a juice rich in tannins and complex aromas.
These apples are ideal for producing balanced bittersweet ciders, where the intensity of the tannins is softened by a natural sweetness, for a harmonious result. Ideal as a single variety or blend, they bring a unique structure and depth to your final product.
A robust and productive variety
An apple tree suitable for intensive production
- Upright and well-structured: Ideal for intensive crops, it optimizes space and facilitates orchard maintenance.
- Late flowering: Compatible with pollinating varieties such as Reine des Reinettes or Red Windsor, it helps avoid spring frosts.
- Late ripening: The fruits reach full ripeness between November and December, providing a late-season harvest ideal for tannin-rich ciders.
Exceptional performance
With a production of up to 25 to 40 kg per tree, the equivalent of 60 to 100 bottles of cider per year, Fertile de Falaise guarantees an abundant harvest to maximize your yields.
Resistance and simplified maintenance
Adaptability to the terroir
- Cool and humid climates: Perfectly suited to regions such as Normandy or Brittany.
- Well-drained soil: Prefers light, rich soils to limit the risk of fungal diseases, such as Phytophthora.
Resistance and maintenance
- Good resistance to pests: Tolerant to woolly aphids and red spider mites, thus reducing the need for chemical treatments.
- Easy maintenance: Light pruning at the end of winter and regular applications of organic fertilizers are sufficient to preserve the tree's vigor and production.
An asset for cider professionals
Various applications
- Premium farmhouse ciders: The richness of tannins and the strong bitterness of apples make them a perfect ingredient for authentic and distinctive farmhouse ciders.
- Balanced Blends: Pair Fertile de Falaise with sweet or tangy varieties like Douce Moën or Locard Vert to create balanced and seductive flavor profiles.
Economic added value
With its high fertility and richly flavored fruits, this variety is a strategic choice for producers seeking to maximize the profitability of their orchard while meeting the expectations of traditional cider lovers.
Why choose Arboriverse for your Fertile de Falaise plants?
As a specialist wholesale supplier of cider apple plants, Arboriverse is committed to providing top quality plants to ensure successful orchards.
Our advantages:
- Robust and certified plants: Selected for their ability to produce abundant harvests and quality fruit.
- Technical expertise: Tailor-made advice to optimize your orchard, from planting to harvest.
- Competitive prices and fast delivery: Order in bulk and benefit from reliable logistics throughout France.
Take action with Arboriverse!
Adopt the Fertile de Falaise variety for your orchard and give your ciders a unique flavor signature. Contact Arboriverse today for a personalized quote and benefit from our expertise in growing authentic ciders rich in character.
