Technical sheet of the Belle Fille de la Manche variety
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Skin color: Dark yellow, washed with orange-pink, and largely lined with olive-red in the peduncular basin
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Size and Shape: Medium Apples
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Fruit maturity: September
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Fruit taste: Bitter and dry. The flesh is tender and sweet.
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Earliness of the variety: Relatively early
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Disease resistance and storage: Good hardiness. Fruit storage is average, sensitive to soil fungi such as *Phytophthora* and *Alternaria*. Moderately susceptible to scab and moderately to highly susceptible to powdery mildew.
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Variety yield: Strong, with a production of 25-30 tonnes per hectare
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Is this variety self-fertile? No, it requires a pollinator. Recommended pollinator varieties: Petit Jaune, Rouget de Dol, Guillevic, Douce Coëtligné, and Chevalier Jaune
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Commercial use: Mainly used for making cider
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Comments: Produces a colorful and bitter cider, that of the drinkers of yesteryear.
Belle Fille de la Manche: The star of traditional Norman ciders for high-yield orchards
Discover the Belle Fille de la Manche , an iconic cider apple tree variety rooted in Normandy traditions. Ideal for market gardeners, arborists, and professional producers, this variety combines exceptional productivity, hardiness suited to oceanic climates, and fruit quality for making bitter, structured ciders.
Arboriverse , a specialist wholesaler of professional-quality grafted apple trees, offers Belle Fille de la Manche plants specially selected for commercial or organic orchards. With our producer prices and dedicated technical support, this variety becomes a strategic asset for your cider-making projects.
A fruit cut for cider with character
Characteristics of Belle Fille de la Manche apples
The apples of the Belle Fille de la Manche are distinguished by their unique profile, perfectly suited to the production of traditional Norman ciders:
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Taste: A flavor marked by bitterness and a low sugar level, ideal for creating full-bodied ciders, rich in tannins.
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Texture and juice: White, tender flesh offering a high yield of quality juice.
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Color and aesthetics: A golden yellow skin, adorned with orange-pink shades and marked with a rusty stalk bowl, typical of cider apples with character.
Versatility of use
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Cider production:
- Ideal integration into blends with sweet or tangy varieties.
- Production of colorful, balanced and intense ciders, meeting the expectations of lovers of authentic ciders.
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Industrial processing: Thanks to their uniform size and juice yield, these apples are perfect for use in industrial presses, thus optimizing productivity.
A robust tree, suitable for modern farms
Ideal features for professional orchards
La Belle Fille de la Manche is distinguished by the vigor and resilience of its trees, making it a variety perfectly adapted to demanding climates:
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Vigor: This vigorous, rounded tree thrives in the humid and windy regions of Normandy, without requiring excessive maintenance.
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Hardiness: Highly adapted to oceanic climates and rich soils, it tolerates varied conditions.
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Uniform production: Late flowering protects the flowers from spring frosts, ensuring regular and abundant production.
Yield and harvest period
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Harvest: From September, the fruits reach maturity, allowing a quick and uniform harvest.
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Yield: Average production between 25 and 30 tonnes per hectare, ideal for high-yield orchards.
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Storage: Apples are intended for rapid processing after harvest, thus optimizing their freshness and the quality of the extracted juices.
Why choose Arboriverse for your Belle Fille de la Manche plants?
As a wholesale supplier specializing in grafted apple trees , Arboriverse provides you with selected plants to meet the expectations of professionals. Our goal: to support you in creating a high-performance, profitable and sustainable orchard.
Our commitments to professional producers:
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Professional quality guaranteed:
- Robust grafted plants, adapted to the climates and specific conditions of your plots.
- Authentic varieties that conform to the standards of Norman ciders.
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A flexible and comprehensive offer:
- Available formats: High stem, half stem, bare root or scion, to suit all your training methods.
- Careful delivery: Your plants are delivered directly to your plot anywhere in France.
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Direct producer prices: Take advantage of competitive rates to maximize the profitability of your investment.
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Personalized technical support: Our experts guide you in the design and establishment of your orchard.
Order your Belle Fille de la Manche plants now and design a high-performance orchard for high-quality cider production.
Tips for successfully growing Belle Fille de la Manche
Planting and maintenance requirements
To ensure the performance of your trees and the quality of your harvests, follow these recommendations:
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Tree spacing:
- High stem: Allow 7 to 10 meters between each tree.
- Half-stem: Reduce spacing to 4 or 5 meters for intensive orchards.
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Soil: Prefers rich, well-drained, and slightly moist soils. Avoid soils that are too chalky or dry.
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Exposure: Favor exposure in full sun to promote fruiting and improve juice yield.
Plant protection and fertilization
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Disease management:
- Watch for fungi like Phytophthora and Alternaria.
- Apply preventative treatments for powdery mildew and bacterial canker in humid conditions.
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Fertilization: Provide a fertilizer balanced in nitrogen, phosphorus and potash to support the vigor of the tree.
A strategic choice for professional cider making
La Belle Fille de la Manche is more than just a traditional variety: it's a true pillar of Norman ciders, offering professional producers an opportunity to combine tradition and performance. With its tannin-rich apples and high yields, it's a sound investment for commercial or artisanal orchards.
By collaborating with Arboriverse , you benefit from a turnkey offer to make your project a success:
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Wide range of grafted apple trees: Sizes suitable for all farms.
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Competitive prices: Take advantage of our producer prices to optimize your margins.
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Responsive technical service: Expert advice to help you set up your orchard in the best possible conditions.
Plant your Belle Fille de la Manche orchard today and showcase the richness of Norman ciders with Arboriverse !
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