Ronde de Montignac

Variety of Walnut · Juglans regia

Round Perigord variety, valued as a reliable pollen donor for Franquette.

🇫🇷 France 1850

Taste & characteristics

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Small to medium, spherical nut with a light kernel and good shell seal.

Moderate vigour, late leafing; terminal-bearing.

Moderate yields; important mainly as pollinizer in Franquette orchards.

Its pollen shed overlaps the late bloom of Franquette.

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