Ne Plus Ultra Almonds

Fruit characteristics

Use: Dried, for Medicinal and Commercial use, often used in the manufacture of sweets as the nuts are not as high quality as other varieties.

Storage life: 2 years (depending on processing).

Weight: ~ 2.0g

Production: 6kg / boom

Eating quality: Well

Harvest: 1st week of February

Appearance: Brown, paper thin shells

Ne Plus Ultras is an excellent pollinator for most other varieties, and is generally used as a secondary almond crop to pollinate the main variety.

Pollen Compatibility : Self-compatible

Full bloom: 2nd week August.

Pollinators: Nonpareil, Texas Mission

Vigour: Mild

Growth habit: Spreading

Chill requirements: Low

Size: 4 to 6m

Notes: Susceptible to frost, Xanthomonas and fruit fall. Often used as a pollinator for other varieties. Has good heat and drought tolerance.