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| Clone examined: |
UC 64-172 |
| Origin: |
Cross between Pedro and UC 56-224 |
Recommended
cultivation area: |
Mediterranean climatic zones. |
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| Tree |
| Vigour: |
Average to good. |
| Bearing: |
Semi-erect. |
| Fruiting: |
Quick. |
| Budding: |
Quite late compared with Californian varieties. |
| Productivity: |
Good. |
| Diseases: |
Sensitive to bacteriosis in damp climates. |
| Flowering period: |
End of April – early May. |
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| Fruit |
| Shape: |
slightly elongated, smooth with good-quality shell |
| Quality of kernel: |
good |
| Size: |
quite large |
| Maturity period: |
end of September / beginning of October |
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| General assessment |
Considered to be the best variety in the USA and currently 80% planted.
Must be planted as high as possible at high density, 8m x 4m, or else in free form, 8m x 8m, in excellent plain sites or irrigated slopes in areas not susceptible to bacteriosis. |
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| ® Protected variety – reproduction prohibited without authorisation from grower. |
