Almond (Prunus dulcis) MARINADA

Almond (Prunus dulcis) 'Marinada'

Self-fertile variety with high yield and sweet fruits.

'Marinada' is a popular self-fertile almond variety, suitable even for milder climates where peaches thrive. It is highly valued for its high and reliable yield, resistance to spring frosts and diseases, and for its tasty sweet kernels that are easy to harvest.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Self-fertility (does not require a pollinator).
• High fertility and reliability.
• Resistance to spring frosts and fungal diseases.
• Sweet taste of fruits.
• Suitable for areas where peaches thrive (wine regions).

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Spain (CEBAS-CSIC breeding station)

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium strong.
• Flowering: Late (escapes spring frosts).

Fruit

• Size: Medium size.
• Shape: Ovoid.
• Color: The kernels themselves are light brown, the shell has a greenish hue.
• Taste: Pleasant, sweet.
• Usage: Fresh consumption, processing.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: The variety is very resistant to diseases (especially fungal) and spring frosts.
• Requirements: Thrives where peaches thrive.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-fertile.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Late, end of September.
• Harvest: Easy to harvest (by shaking).
• Yield: High.