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.