Nonpareil (Conventional BR2020&2019)

Most commercially grown variety, against which all others are compared.  Large nuts with thin shells that are and reveal a broad, flat kernel.  Adapted to most localities, this mid-season bloomer bears heavy and requires a pollinizer.  Best pollination comes from Ne Plus, Texas (Mission), and All in One.

Ripens in September.  Requires 400 hours annual chilling below 45°F.

Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8

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  Nut Category
  
  
  

  
  

  
  Nonpareil

  
  

  
  
  
  


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  Estimated Chilling Requirement
  
  400 hours below 45°F 


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  Bloom Timing
  
  
  

  
  

  
  mid February to early March

  
  

  
  
  
  


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  Harvest Timing
  
  
  

  
  

  
  late August

  
  

  
  
  
  


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  Approximate Harvest Dates
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  August 28 to September 13

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  (approximate for Fresno, CA area)

  
  

  
  
  
  Almond Maturity Chart


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  Shell
  
  
  

  
  

  
  paper shell, poorly sealed

  
  

  
  
  
  


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  Kernel Size & Shape
  
  
  

  
  

  
  medium size, flat, light color, sweet flavor, blanches well

  
  

  
  
  
  


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  Pollination
  
  
  

  
  

  
  pollenizer required: Aldrich, Carmel, Folsom, Fritz, Monterey or other

  
  

  
  
  
  


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  Tree Characteristics
  
  
  

  
  

  
  upright growth, then spreading to a large tree

  
  

  
  
  
  


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  Comments
  
  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  The most widely planted almond variety in California due to the quality of the nut; it sets the industry quality standard and commands top position in the market. Regular to heavy bearer, knocks well, easy to harvest, high crackout.

  
  

  
  Additional Notes

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  Poorly sealed shell: kernel susceptible to insect damage.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  

2020 - Current stock is conventional bare root tree with 3/8" caliper on Nemaguard

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