Texas Mission Almonds

Fruit characteristics

Usage: Dried

Storage life: ~ 2 years

Weight: ~ 2.5g

Production: 5 kg / boom

Eating quality: Well

Harvest: 3rd week of February

Appearance: A small but fat light brown almond.

Flower features

Additional information:

Texas mission is often referred to as just Mission of Texas Almonds.

Pollen Compatibility : Self-compatible

Full bloom: 4th week August.

Pollinators: All-in-one, Nonpareil, Price, Carmel, Butte, Padre, and is semi-self fruitful.

Tree features

Vigor: Strong

Growth habit: Upright

Chill requirements: high

Notes: One of the top 10 almond cultivars in the world, texas mission is easily harvested and has excellent resistance to pests and diseases. However, it is intolerant of salt and performs poorly in brackish soils or under salty irrigation.