Price range: 18,00 € through 28,00 €
Flowering period: Very late (late April – early May)
Harvest period: Late October – early November
Storage: December – June
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The Reinette du Mans is an old variety emblematic of the Sarthe, cultivated since the beginning of the nineteenth century in the canton of Montfort-le-Gesnois. This authentic apple, also called “Pomme de Jaune” or “Pomme d’Argent”, is known for its unique vanilla fragrance and remarkable preservation capacity.
Particularly appreciated by lovers of apples with character, the Reinette du Mans seduces with its fine and fragrant flesh that evolves over the months, going from a crunchy texture to a more melting consistency. Its very late flowering makes it an ideal choice for regions at risk of spring frosts.
Reinette du Mans apples are medium to large in size, wider than they are tall, with a slightly nippled top. The smooth epidermis changes from green to light golden yellow when ripe, dotted with small grey lenticels that can darken when exposed to the sun.
The white to yellowish-white flesh is of exceptional taste quality : fine, juicy, sweet with a slight acidity and above all that characteristic vanilla fragrance that makes the reputation of this variety. The firm and crunchy texture at harvest becomes more melting at the end of storage.
The Reinette apple tree of Le Mans is a vigorous and hardy tree with a spreading habit, reaching about 4 meters in height and wingspan. It has a habit erected in its youth, which becomes more drooping with fruiting.
Its very late flowering (late April – early May) is a major asset: it escapes spring frosts and allows cultivation at altitude down to -20°C. This variety is self-fertile and is also a good pollinator for other varieties.
🌸 Although self-fertile, the Reinette du Mans produces better harvests in the presence of other pollinating varieties. It is itself an excellent pollinator thanks to its late blooming period.
To optimize production, combine it with the Reine des Reinettes, the Reinette Clochard or the Transparent de Croncels.
The Reinette du Mans is a versatile apple that excels in all culinary uses:
Its natural vanilla fragrance brings a unique taste dimension to all your culinary preparations, making this apple an ingredient of choice for gourmets.
Plant your Reinette du Mans apple tree in cool, deep and well-drained soil. It tolerates limestone slightly and prefers enriched soils. Avoid soils that are too sandy or too clayey.
This hardy variety tolerates the maritime climate and winds perfectly. Its late flowering allows planting at altitude where it gives superior quality fruit.
Water regularly in the first year and in case of drought. Bring compost or organic fertilizer at the end of winter to feed the tree.
Carry out a winter pruning to maintain a harmonious and well-ventilated shape. Shorten branches that are too long and remove dead wood. Thinning may be necessary in case of heavy load.
✅ The Reinette du Mans has an excellent natural resistance :
This natural hardiness makes it an ideal choice for environmentally friendly cultivation, requiring little to no treatments.
The harvest takes place from the end of October to the beginning of November depending on the region. The fruits only reach full taste maturity after a month of storage in the fridge, starting in December.
🏆 Exceptional storage : apples can be stored until June in good conditions (3-4°C with adapted humidity), i.e. up to 8 months! This remarkable longevity allows you to enjoy these apples practically all year round.
| Advantage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Cold | Up to -20°C, can be grown at high altitudes |
| ❄️ Late | Escape the spring frosts |
| 🍎 Self-fertile | Can be planted on its own |
| 📦 Conservation | Up to 8 months |
| 🌿 Natural | Not very susceptible to disease |
📜 The Reinette du Mans is part of the French fruit heritage. Originally from Breil-sur-Mérize in the Sarthe, its presence has been attested since the seventeenth century. It has several names depending on the region: “De Jaune”, “Petit Jaune”, “D’Argent” in Indre-et-Loire, “Breton”, “Pape” or “Reine de Mai”.
This variety testifies to the richness of local French varieties and deserves to be preserved and cultivated for its exceptional taste quality and remarkable hardiness.
💡 Expert tip: For optimal production and beneficial cross-pollination, plant your Reinette du Mans with the Reine des Reinettes. These two heirloom varieties complement each other perfectly and will guarantee you abundant harvests of quality apples.
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| Weight | 0,33 kg |
|---|---|
| Âge | 1 year (Scion, between 1m and 2m), 2 years |
| Porte-greffe Pommier | B9, adult height≈ 2m, Frank, adult height over 5m, M111, adult size ≈ 4m, M9, adult size ≈ 2.5m, MM106, adult size ≈ 3.5m |
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