{"product_id":"apple-scion-calville-blanc","title":"Apple Scion, Calville Blanc d’Hiver","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"327\" data-start=\"266\" data-section-id=\"1g4u79x\"\u003eApple Scion Wood – Calville Blanc d’Hiver (Malus domestica)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"699\" data-start=\"329\"\u003eCalville Blanc d’Hiver is a historic French heirloom apple dating back to the 1500s and widely regarded as one of the finest culinary apples ever grown. The fruit is pale yellow to light green with distinctive ribbing and an irregular shape. Its fragrant white flesh offers a bright balance of sweetness and acidity that becomes especially rich and aromatic when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"723\" data-start=\"701\" data-section-id=\"69v8bg\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"725\"\u003eLegendary French baking apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"761\" data-start=\"758\"\u003eFor centuries Calville Blanc d’Hiver has been prized in European kitchens, particularly for traditional French pastries such as tarte aux pommes. When cooked, the flesh softens into a smooth, flavorful puree with concentrated apple aroma. This makes it one of the finest apples for pies, sauces, and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1338\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1101\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003eDistinctive ribbed fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1101\"\u003eThe fruit is medium to large with characteristic ribbing that gives it a slightly irregular appearance. Its pale yellow skin sometimes develops a light blush. The flesh is tender, juicy, and aromatic with a balanced sweet-tart flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1582\" data-start=\"1340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1364\" data-start=\"1340\"\u003eLate-season heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1367\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003eCalville Blanc d’Hiver typically ripens in mid to late autumn. With proper storage, the apples can keep for several months, and their flavor often improves after a short storage period as sugars continue to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1863\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003eExcellent orchard and homestead variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003eThis apple performs well in diversified orchards where multiple varieties provide cross-pollination and extended harvest seasons. It is especially valued by growers interested in culinary apples for home baking and food preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1883\" data-start=\"1865\" data-section-id=\"189qedo\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1887\"\u003eType: Apple scion wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1947\" data-start=\"1914\"\u003eVariety: Calville Blanc d’Hiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1950\"\u003eSun requirements: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003eSoil requirements: Medium, well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2055\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003eBloom time: Mid-season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2091\" data-start=\"2058\"\u003eBloom color: White to pale pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2162\" data-start=\"2094\"\u003eFruit qualities: Tender aromatic flesh; balanced sweet-tart flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2236\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003eFruit uses: Baking, pies, tarts, applesauce, preserving, fresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2279\" data-start=\"2239\"\u003eFruit ripening month: October–November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2321\" data-start=\"2282\"\u003eRequired chill hours: ~800–1000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2518\" data-start=\"2324\"\u003ePollination requirements: Requires a different apple variety for pollination. Good pollination partners include Golden Delicious, Fuji, Gala, Liberty, Enterprise, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2546\" data-start=\"2521\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones: 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2594\" data-start=\"2548\" data-section-id=\"13a074y\"\u003eImportant: What You Are Buying (Scion Wood)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2852\" data-start=\"2596\"\u003eThis product is apple scion wood, which is a dormant cutting taken from a mature tree during winter. It is essentially a stick with no roots and will not grow on its own. In order to grow a tree, the scion must be grafted onto a compatible apple rootstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3095\" data-start=\"2854\"\u003eGrafting allows growers to combine the fruiting variety with a root system that controls tree size, vigor, and adaptability. If you are planning to graft this season, check out our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/collections\/fruit-tree-rootstock-bare-roots\" href=\"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/collections\/fruit-tree-rootstock-bare-roots\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eselection of apple rootstocks\u003c\/a\u003e and build your own apple tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenheart Farm","offers":[{"title":"Apple Scion","offer_id":47819105272067,"sku":"APSC-11","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/apple-scion-calville-blanc","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}