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Variety of Almond · Prunus dulcis

California's benchmark: light, smooth kernel in a thin paper shell, the world trade standard.

🇺🇸 USA 1879

Taste & characteristics

mildnuttysweet

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

Flat, broad, light kernel with smooth skin; thin, easily removable paper shell.

Moderately vigorous, spreading tree; self-sterile, requires pollenizers.

High, regular yields; commercially the most important variety in California.

Soft paper shell raises navel orangeworm susceptibility; prized as snack and baking almond.

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