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Nonpareil almond

nut variety in zone 7b

Nonpareil almond in zone 7b

Nonpareil · Prunus dulcis

Zone
7b 5°F to 10°F
Growing season
220 days
Chill needed
200 to 500 below 45°F
Days to harvest
180 to 240

The verdict

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About Nonpareil

Sweet, mild, smooth kernels; the global commercial standard, fresh, baking, processing. California's leading variety. Requires a pollinizer (typically Carmel or Mission).

Critical timing for zone 7b

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Common challenges in zone 7b

  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
  • ▸ Japanese beetles
  • ▸ Brown marmorated stink bug
  • ▸ Late summer disease pressure

Modified care for zone 7b

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Nonpareil in adjacent zones

Other almond varieties for zone 7b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Nonpareil almond grow in zone 7b?

Yes. Nonpareil is recommended for USDA zones 7b through 9a, which includes zone 7b.

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Are there enough chill hours in zone 7b?

Almond needs 200 to 500 chill hours. Zone 7b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.

Image: "Almendras (Prunus dulcis), Huérmeda, España 2012-05-19, DD 01", by Diego Delso, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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