Below is a list of all known varietals for Almond. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.
Varietal Name | Description | Soil Texture | pH Range | Organic Matter | Salinity Level | Hardiness Zone | Humidity | Water (in/wk) |
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Butte Almond | A hard-shell almond with a rich, buttery flavor, typically used in roasting and snacking. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 9A | High | |
Carmel Almond | A soft-shell almond with a sweet flavor, commonly used in confectionery and almond butter. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 9A | High | |
Fritz Almond | A late-blooming almond with a hard shell, commonly used for commercial production and almond products. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 9A | High | |
Mission Almond | A dark-skinned almond with a strong, nutty flavor, used for roasting and almond oil. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 9A | High | |
Monterey Almond | A softer shell almond with a sweet flavor, often used in baking and snacks. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 9A | High | |
Nonpareil Almond | The most popular almond variety, known for its thin shell and smooth surface, often used for snacks and baking. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 9A | High | |
Padre Almond | A small, hard-shell almond with a sweet flavor, popular for its versatility in snacks and baking. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 9A | High | |
Price Almond | A soft-shelled almond with a sweet taste, used in processed almond products and snacks. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 9A | High | |
Sonora Almond | A long and narrow almond variety with a mild flavor, often used in gourmet and specialty products. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 9A | High | |
Texas/Mission Almond | A hybrid almond variety that combines traits of Mission and Texas almonds, with a robust flavor and harder shell. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 9A | High |