Independence® (Alm-21 cv.) Almond

Nut Category

Independence® and California Type
Estimated Chilling Requirement
400 hours below 45°F
Bloom Timing

blooms with Nonpareil
Harvest Timing

with Nonpareil
Approximate Harvest Dates

August 28 to September 13

(approximate for Fresno, CA area)

Almond Maturity Chart
Shell

well-sealed, brittle
Kernel Size & Shape

very large size, high quality, light color, sweet flavor, blanches well
Pollination

self-fertile
Tree Characteristics

upright to moderately spreading and vigorous, a prolific bloomer & excellent producer
Comments

New high quality self-fertile almond, exclusively from Dave Wilson Nursery. Growers are enthusiastic about this variety for its early, heavy production and because it requires only one shaking and one harvest. Research shows that Independence® (Alm-21 cv.) can set full commercial crops with fewer bees.

Independence® (Alm-21 cv.) Almond Production Statistics
Developed by Zaiger Genetics. U.S. Plant Patent No. 20295.

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