Almond
A wide range of varieties adapted to Moroccan growing conditions
The almond tree is a strategic crop in Morocco, perfectly adapted to arid and semi-arid areas. It stands out for its drought tolerance and its ability to make productive use of poor soils.
Thanks to our selection of high-performance varieties, you can achieve high production while ensuring excellent fruit quality suited to market requirements.
ALASKA COV
Tree characteristics
VigourHigh
Tree habitMedium
BranchingBalanced
ProductivityHigh
Disease resistanceMedium
Fruit characteristics
Shell typeSoft
Shelling yield (%)With full shell 53 / Kernel only 62
Kernel weight (g)1.2
Kernel shapeAmygdaloid
Double kernels2%
Ripening period Medium
Flowering characteristics
Flowering abundanceFlowering abundance
Flowering periodExtra-late
Self-compatibilityYes
Self-fertilityHigh
Chemical composition characteristics
Fibre (%)6
Protein (%)20
Lipids (%)60
Sucrose (%)5.2
Sterols (mg/100g)315
Saturated / Unsaturated fat index (%)11
Oleic / Linoleic index (%)4
FLORIDA COV
Tree characteristics
VigourVery high
Tree habitMedium
BranchingBalanced
ProductivityHigh
Disease resistanceMedium
Fruit characteristics
Shell typeSoft
Shelling yield (%)With full shell 48 / Kernel only 61
Kernel weight (g)1.4
Kernel shapeAmygdaloid
Double kernels2%
Ripening period Very early
Flowering characteristics
Flowering abundanceHigh
Flowering periodEarly
Self-compatibilityYes
Self-fertilityHigh
Chemical composition characteristics
Fibre (%)10
Protein (%)22
Lipids (%)55
Sucrose (%)5.4
Sterols (mg/100g)311
Saturated / Unsaturated fat index (%)12
Oleic / Linoleic index (%)4
INDEPENDENCE (R) ALM 21
Tree characteristics
VigourMedium
Tree habitSemi-upright
BranchingBalanced
ProductivityHigh
Disease resistanceMedium
Fruit characteristics
Shell typeSoft
Shelling yield (%)66%
Kernel weight (g)1.5
Kernel shapeAmygdaloid
Double kernels1%
Ripening period Very early
Flowering characteristics
Flowering abundanceVery high
Flowering periodEarly
Self-compatibilityYes
Self-fertilityYes
Chemical composition characteristics
Fibre (%)14
Protein (%)24
Lipids (%)47
Sucrose (%)6
Sterols (mg/100g)287
Saturated / Unsaturated fat index (%)12
Oleic / Linoleic index (%)4
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