Almond (Prunus dulcis) MAKAKO

Almond (Prunus dulcis) 'Makako'

Extra late blooming self-fertile variety with high yield.

'Makako' is a modern Spanish almond variety from the CEBAS-CSIC breeding station. It is highly valued for its extra late flowering, which allows it to reliably escape spring frosts. At the same time, it ripens early and provides very high yields of quality nuts with a hard shell.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Extra late flowering (high resistance to spring frosts).
• Self-fertility and very high yield.
• Early ripening (mid-September).
• Quality kernels with no double seeds (0%).
• Good disease resistance.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Spain
• Breeder: CEBAS-CSIC (Murcia)

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: High, semi-erect habit, balanced branching.
• Flowering: Extra late.
• Productivity: Very high.

Fruit

• Size: Average kernel weight 1.2 g.
• Shape: Elliptical, elongated.
• Shell: Hard.
• Kernel: Yield 30 – 35%. Attractive appearance, consistent taste. Absent double seeds (0%).
• Harvest: Easy to collect, ripe fruits do not drop.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: Good disease resistance.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-fertile (S5Sf genotype).

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Early, September 15 – 20.