Description

🌰 Almonds Non Pariel Plant – Premium, Sweet, Soft‑Shell Almond Variety

One of the world’s most sought‑after almond varieties, prized for its sweet flavour, thin, soft shell, and high‑quality kernels. This vigorous, productive tree performs exceptionally well in South African climates, producing reliable crops ideal for fresh eating, roasting, baking, and home processing. With its excellent nut quality and strong growth habit, a top choice for home orchards and small farms.

🌱 Why the Almonds Non Pariel Plant 10L Is a Top Performer

Produces large, flat kernels with a smooth texture and mild, sweet taste. Its thin shell makes cracking easy, making it a favourite for home growers and commercial orchards alike.

This variety requires cross‑pollination, pairing best with cultivars such as Ne Plus Ultra, Carmel, or Texas Mission for maximum nut set. It thrives in regions with hot summers and cool winters, making it well‑suited to many South African growing areas.

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• More nut trees: https://www.pickmenursery.co.za/?s=nut&post_type=product (pickmenursery.co.za in Bing)
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• Outdoor plants: https://www.pickmenursery.co.za/product-category/plants-2/ (pickmenursery.co.za in Bing)

🌞 Light Requirements 

• ☀️ Prefers full sun
• 🌤️ Handles light afternoon shade
• 🌿 Best nut production in warm, bright conditions

💧 Watering Needs

• 💦 Keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• 🪴 Water deeply during nut development
• 🚫 Avoid waterlogging
• 🌧️ Increase watering slightly during hot, dry periods

🌿 Soil & Feeding for Almonds Non Pariel Plant

• 🌍 Plant in well‑draining, fertile soil
• 🌱 Feed with a balanced fruit‑tree fertiliser in early spring and midsummer
• 🍂 Mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
• 🌾 Performs well in loam and sandy‑loam soils

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance for Almonds Non Pariel Plant

• ✂️ Prune in winter to shape and encourage new fruiting wood
• 🍃 Improves airflow and nut quality
• 🌸 Requires cross‑pollination for best yields
• 🐞 Naturally resilient with good pest tolerance