{"product_id":"pommier-belle-de-boskoop","title":"Boskoop Apple Tree","description":"\u003ch3\u003e Belle de Boskoop apple tree (Malus domestica 'Belle de Boskoop')\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn old and hardy Dutch variety, Belle de Boskoop is a winter apple highly prized for its characteristic tart flavor and versatility. A must-try for lovers of distinctive apples!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e 🍎 Fruit description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Large apple, irregularly rounded and bumpy. The skin is rough, thick, greenish-yellow, largely washed with reddish-brown, and streaked. The flesh is creamy-white, firm, crisp, very juicy, and fragrant. It has a pronounced tart flavor with a hint of sweetness, making it very refreshing and aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e 🥧 Usage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e An excellent cooking apple, ideal for tarts, compotes, fritters, and jellies thanks to its firm flesh that holds its shape well during cooking. A good eating apple for those who enjoy acidity. Perfect for juice and dry cider, where it adds structure and character. It lends itself well to all culinary preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e 📅 Harvest\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eOctober to November. Harvesting takes place when the fruit detaches easily from the tree. The harvest is generally abundant and regular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e 🏺 Conservation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Excellent storage life of 4 to 6 months in a cool, well-ventilated cellar. Best enjoyed from November to April. The apple improves with age and the acidity softens slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e 🐝 Pollination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Self-sterile variety requiring a pollinator. Good pollinators: Reine des Reinettes, Jacques Lebel, Reinette Clochard, Cox Orange. Mid-season to late flowering. Excellent productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e 🛡️ Disease resistance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Good overall disease resistance. Moderate resistance to scab and canker. A very hardy and vigorous variety, well-suited to cool, damp climates. Tolerates poor soils and challenging exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e 📖 History\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtained around 1856 in Boskoop, Netherlands, through accidental sowing. Introduced to France at the end of the 19th century. Widely cultivated in Europe for its hardiness and versatility. A benchmark variety for tart apples, highly prized in cooking and for making characterful cider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e 🌱 Cultivation characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A very vigorous tree with a spreading, upright habit. It bears fruit quickly and produces a very abundant and consistent crop. It adapts to all soil types, even poor ones. Prefers a sunny to partially shaded location. An easy-to-grow variety recommended for home orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ti-Lipouz - Pépinière de Fruitiers","offers":[{"title":"Low (EM26)","offer_id":48203884691800,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Average (MM106)","offer_id":48203884757336,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/0495\/1896\/files\/DSC02233.jpg?v=1728144571","url":"https:\/\/www.ti-lipouz.com\/en\/products\/pommier-belle-de-boskoop","provider":"Ti-Lipouz - Pépinière de Fruitiers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}