Nonpareil Almonds

Fruit characteristics

Usage: Dried

Storage life: ~ 2 years

Weight: ~ 3.9g

Production: 5 kg / boom

Eating quality: Good, Sweet

Harvest: 4th week of January

Appearance: Light brown shells that are easily removed to reveal extremely smooth, attractive almonds.

Flower features

Pollen Compatibility : self= compatible

Full bloom: 2nd week August.

Pollinators: Peerless, Ferranges

Additional information:

50% of all almonds produced in South Africa are Nonpareil.

Tree features

Vigor: Moderate

Growth habit: Semi-spreading

Chill requirements: Moderate

Notes: Nonpareil has a high market price. It is an attractive nut that is easily harvested, cracked and processed. NOT recommended for areas with summer rainfall.