VIALFAS
ALMOND VARIETY

A few words about the Vialfas almond variety

Vialfas is a new almond variety with extra-late blooming date.

Vialfas originates from the breeding program of CITA in Spain. It is registered in commercial catalogs because of its very good agronomic characteristics.

It blossoms late, 17 days after Guara and 3 days after Mardia. Growth habit is semi-upright. Its vigor is medium.

It is harvested 9 days after Guara, Vialfas flowering is rich every year.

It is a self-fertile variety that sets a lot of nuts. It is also resistant to fungal diseases.

Shell is considered hard and the size of the nut is average.

Nut characteristics of Vialfas variety

Average almond weight: 4,7 grams
Average nut weight: 1,2 grams
Pulp percentage: 25%
Double fruit percentage: 0%

Composition of Vialfas nuts:

Proteins: 18,84% ms
Oil: 56,72% ms
Oleic acid: 78% from total oils
Tocopherols: 251,8 mg/kg
Phytosterols: 176 mg/kg

Vialfas is an excellent choice for some difficult areas. Its extra-late flowering makes it a very good choice for adding value to fields (high altitude) that can not be planted with other almond varieties.

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