Amandier Ferragnes – AB

Description

Description of the Ferragnes Almond Tree

The Ferragnes almond tree is a variety developed by INRA, known for its late and spectacular flowering in mid-March, which heralds spring. The Ferragnes almond is large, tasty and coated with a semi-hard shell, ideal for a variety of consumption. This vigorous and productive tree bears fruit quickly, usually in 3 years or more.

Botanical Features:

• Common name : Almond tree
• Variety name : Ferragnes
• Varietal protection : INRA
• Family : Rosaceae
• Genus : Prunus
• Species : Amygdalus
• Flower colour : Creamy white
• Flowering : March
• Foliage colour : Green
• Foliage : Deciduous
• Fruit colour : Green
• Adult height : From 3 to 5 meters

Growing Conditions:

Plant the Ferragnes almond tree in a sheltered, sunny and well-drained location. It prefers light, calcareous soils and tolerates drought well. This variety is hardy down to -12°C and has good resistance to diseases.

Use and Care:

• Use : Isolated, hedge
• Habit : Stem, slender
• Growth : Rapid
• Planting period : Mid-October to early April
• Contributions : Organic amendment
• Exposure : Sunny
• Planting distance : 4 meters

Pollination and Harvesting:

• Pollinators : Marcona, Avijor
• Harvest : End of September to beginning of October, with the possibility of harvesting green in early summer for immediate consumption or dry in autumn for conservation.
• Fruit set : 3 years or more

Advantages and Interests:

• Cold Hardy
• Late flowering and ornamental
• Large and soft-shelled fruits
• High productivity
• Good disease resistance

Origin and Production:

The Ferragnes almond tree is native to the Near East and the Mediterranean. It is produced in France and available in nurseries from mid-October to April.

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