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Nelmac II

Variety of Macadamia · Macadamia integrifolia
South African hybrid with very large nuts - a leader on the fresh market.
Edible value8Medicinal value2Other uses2
🇿🇦 South Africa 1970

Taste & characteristics

Taste

nuttysweet

Profile

Parentage
Macadamia integrifolia x tetraphylla (Hybride)
Breeder
Nelson / Suedafrika
Fruit weight
10 g

Flowering & harvest

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Flowering
Fruit harvest

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

Description

Fruit

Very large nuts with high kernel recovery; kernel occasionally slightly bitter (tetraphylla influence).

Growth

Vigorous, spreading tree with pink flower racemes.

Yield

High yields; one of the most commercially important varieties in South Africa.

Notes

Higher sugar content can cause browning on roasting - adjust processing accordingly.

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