{"product_id":"pommier-calville-rouge-d-hiver-ab","title":"CALVILLE RED WINTER APPLE TREE AB","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Calville Red Winter apple tree is an old French variety of Breton origin that was cultivated as early as the early 17th century. It is highly fertile. The apples are fairly late-ripening and can be eaten from late autumn.\u003cbr\u003e Strong vigor. The Calville Red Winter apple tree is a variety well-adapted to mountain areas (up to 1000 or even 1200 m above sea level).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIrregular in shape, the apple is ribbed. The flesh is white and melting, with very little acidity and a strong aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFlowering and harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLate flowering (April) for harvest in October. Maturity from November-December\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBare-root fruit trees are planted from mid-October to the end of April, with a preference for autumn and early winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMake sure to plant them as soon as you receive them to ensure they take root or place them in a sand gauge for a few days in case of frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePrepare planting holes in advance, do not plant fruit trees during frost and above all do not forget to water them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1. After digging a deep enough hole, remove any broken or overly long roots using pruning shears. A drainage layer at the bottom of the hole (pebbles, pots or broken tiles, etc.) will allow rainwater and watering to flow better.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2. Check that the volume of the branches is balanced with that of the root system; otherwise, reduce the branches. Then coat the roots with praline (this will facilitate contact with the soil, promote the root system and therefore allow for better recovery).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e3. When placing the tree at the bottom of the hole, make sure that the graft point is above the hole (if it exists, it is located between the roots and the beginning of the branches, a slightly swollen part), x\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e4. Cover with soil and water thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e5. Put up a stake so it can grow properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e6. Do not leave grass around the tree with a minimum diameter of 1 m. Mulch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWater regularly in the first few years, especially during hot periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn your package, you will find a one-year-old bare-rooted scion. Its size varies from 40 cm to 1.40 m, depending on the growing and climatic conditions of the rootstock and the scion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA scion has the advantage of being able to be trained in free-running or trained against a support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTo ensure they are shipped in good condition, large trees may be pruned. This is done with a clean cut, not a bud. This does not affect their regrowth or compromise their ability to recover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe cut tips are suitable for all forms of training, except that of \"high stem\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GAIGNARD CHARLES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42111359320145,"sku":"1097E","price":26.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9193\/8129\/files\/POMMIER-CALVILLE-ROUGE-D_HIVER-AB-GAIGNARD-CHARLES-71545581.jpg?v=1763737342","url":"https:\/\/www.fermedesaintemarthe.live\/en\/products\/pommier-calville-rouge-d-hiver-ab","provider":"La Ferme de Sainte Marthe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}