Carmel Almond Tree
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Description
A true California Almond, the Carmel produces a high-quality nut with a good shell seal. Ripening in mid-September, these soft-shell, medium-sized nuts are elongated with light color and sweet flavor.
The Carmel Almond tree is a heavy and early producer. The trees knock easily, making for an abundant harvest of nuts. Excellent for blanching, baking, roasting, and delicious in candy.
The Carmel was introduced in 1966 in Le Grand, California, and continues to be a popular crop in the state today. Carmel is one of the smaller almond varieties and does not spread as wide as it is tall. Popular in the home orchard, these trees are naturally compact and easily pruned.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Chill Hours | 400 |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 7 - 9 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Years to Bear | 3 - 5 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Questions & Answers
Without a proper pollinator, this tree will grow to be a beautiful almond tree with no almonds.
Two weeks ago a similar question was sent to our marketing and research team but they could not find a good or specific answer for when the hardy almond would bloom. The only answer they could find was that they bloom late in spring, which is not helpful to actually determine their bloom time. Since the Carmel has a mid bloom time, we cannot guarantee that they will cross pollinate.
Yes these 2 variaties will work for pollination as you have to have a type I and type II for proper pollination. As for distance Plant these varieties within 100' for best pollination.
The chilling requirement for almonds is 200-300 hours
The Carmel Almond needs another mid-season blooming almond and unfortunately we do not have one available. To the best of my knowledge, almonds known as Alrich, Fritz and Nonpareil are mid-season that will work as pollinators.
The Carmel Almond needs another mid-season blooming almond and unfortunately we do not have one available. To the best of my knowledge, almonds known as Alrich, Fritz and Nonpareil are mid-season that will work as pollinators.
It is the art of knocking almonds from the tree, with a pole or rod.
Only bitter almonds are poisonous if not roasted but Sweet almonds are ok to eat raw.
This variety is not insect or disease resistant.
Hi Alicia, I am uncertain as there is conflicting information on this subject. There are some sources that say yes and some that say no. I read an article that said the nuts are not toxic but the leaves can be to horses. In my opinion, I would not plant almonds near your livestock just to be safe.