The Best Varieties of Italian Almonds

The almond tree is one of the most popular in our territory and is grown in numerous regions such as Sicily, Sardinia and Calabria. Native to Central Asia, the almond tree has also adapted perfectly to our climates, becoming an integral part of our crops as well as the production of our food products and more. Almonds are in fact used in both the food production and wellness industries as its oil is particularly appreciated for skin care.

In Italy we have different varieties of almonds that can be used in different areas and are also appreciated internationally. Some of the varieties of almond trees grown in our country have the Slow Food Presidium certification, being included in the list of Italian agri-food products. It is a real source of pride for our growers who obtain, after years of careful selection, harvests full of products that can be appreciated even outside our peninsula

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This variety of almond tree is traditional from Puglia, originates in the Grumo area and is one of the most cultivated in our country. The fruits have a particularly hard shell and the seeds are twice as numerous. Its most appreciated feature by growers is certainly its resistance to cold combined with excellent productivity.

Thunder

This almond tree with a particular name also comes from Puglia and has been cultivated since the first half of the nineteenth century. Soon spread throughout Puglia and now among the most popular. It is a variety whose flowering is late and is therefore able to escape the coldest periods of the year, ensuring a rich production.

Genco

Plant of Apulian origins with medium-late ripening with medium-vigorous, rustic, drought-resistant, expanded trees and high productivity. Flowering is late and has the characteristic of self-fertility. It bears fruit mainly on bunches. Almonds are small, spheroid-amygdaloid in shape, with open ventral suture and raised dorsal suture. The shell is havana-colored, hard, with a smooth surface and small pores. The flavor is medium.

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