Almond Types

FERRAGNES

Origin: France
Pollinator: Ferraduel, Ferrastar, Tuono
Harvest time: Third week of September

Trees grow moderately vigorous and expansively. Branching is sparse. It is very productive. It draws attention for the quality of its almonds. It bears fruits fast and has hard shells. It is a variety which blossoms late. Inner yield is 40-45% and double almond rate is 1-2 percent.


FERRADUEL

Origin: France
Pollinator: Ferragnes, Ferrastar
Harvest time: Second week of September

Trees grow wide with moderate vigour. They are productive. They blossom late. Almonds are of high quality. Fruits are big – medium-sized and fruit shell is hard. Inner yield is 30-35% and double almond rate is 1 percent.


NONPAREIL

Origin: California
Pollinator: Texas
Harvest time: Second week of September

ATrees grow vigorously and vertically. They are so productive. Fruits are slightly long and pot-bellied. Fruit shell is moderately hard. Inner yield is 55-60% and double almond rate is 5-6 percent.

TEXAS

Origin: United States
Pollinator: Nonpareil
Harvest time: Second and third weeks of September

Trees grow vigorously and vertically. They are productive. Fruits are slightly long and pot-bellied. Shell is soft. Inner yield is 45-50% and double almond rate is 20-30 percent.