Almond (Prunus dulcis) PENTA

Almond (Prunus dulcis) 'Penta'

Extra late blooming self-fertile variety with large sweet kernels.

'Penta' is a new highly productive Spanish almond variety. It is exceptionally valued for its extra late flowering, making it suitable even for cooler locations where other almonds would freeze. It features weak to medium vigor, high self-fertility, and large, delicious kernels.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Extra late flowering (escapes spring frosts).
• High self-fertility and productivity.
• Large, full, and sweet kernels (1.0 g).
• Hard shell (protection against pests).
• More compact growth (suitable for smaller gardens).

Origin and Registration

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

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Weak to medium vigorous, balanced habit, upright to spreading, relatively dense, slightly compact.
• Flowering: Extra late (high resistance to spring frosts).
• Productivity: High and regular.

Fruit

• Size: Large, full. Kernel weight 1.0 g.
• Shape: Elliptical.
• Shell: Hard. Kernel percentage 30%.
• Kernel: Light, attractive, no double seeds (0%).
• Taste: Excellent, pleasant, delicious, and sweet.
• Harvest: Very easy to harvest, ripe fruits do not drop.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: Good disease resistance. Suitable for cooler locations.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-fertile (genotype S5Sf). Does not require a pollinator.
• Pruning: Requires radical pruning to establish an open-center crown.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Early (mid-September).