New high quality self-fertile almond, exclusively from Dave Wilson Nursery. Growers are enthusiastic about this variety for its early, heavy production and because it requires only one shaking and one harvest. Research shows that Independence® (Alm-21 cv.) can set full commercial crops with fewer bees.
Independence® (Alm-21 cv.) Almond
Independence® (Alm-21 cv.) Almond


- Nut Category
Independence® and California Type
- Estimated Chilling Requirement
400 hours below 45°F - Bloom Timing
blooms with Nonpareil
- Harvest Timing
with Nonpareil
- Approximate Harvest Dates
August 28 to September 13(approximate for Fresno, CA area) - Shell
well-sealed, brittle
- Kernel Size & Shape
very large size, high quality, light color, sweet flavor, blanches well
- Pollination
self-fertile
- Tree Characteristics
upright to moderately spreading and vigorous, a prolific bloomer & excellent producer
- Comments
- Developed by Zaiger Genetics. U.S. Plant Patent No. 20295.


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