Marcona

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Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb Almond · Fruit crops

also searched as: маркона

Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree is medium-sized, reaching a height of 4–10 meters and has a semi-erect or semi-open crown type. The variety shows a tendency towards alternate bearing, and its root system is adapted to arid conditions. The chilling requirement for this variety is about 500 hours.

The early-mid flowering period makes the plant sensitive to spring frosts. The variety is self-incompatible and requires the presence of pollinators such as Sonora, Nonpareil, Cid, Garrigues, or Desmayo Rojo. Adult trees are susceptible to fungal diseases, in particular Monilinia and scab.

Harvesting is carried out in August-September. Fruit ripening often occurs unevenly, which may require a two-stage harvest. The fruits have a characteristic rounded, slightly flattened shape, and the kernels have a sweet taste and a specific aroma.

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Countries of admission

4 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Maintainer: Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR) 690 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

SI Slovenia Protection expired

№ PRM005

Terminated

1 January 2005
TR Turkey Active

№ Marcona

Registration

21 May 1993
FR France Active

№ 0091487

Application

1 January 1961

Registration

1 January 1967
ES Spain Active

№ 11980057

Application

21 February 1996

Registration

20 October 2010

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
SI Slovenia	PRM005	—	—	1 January 2005	Protection expired
TR Turkey	Marcona	—	21 May 1993	—	Active
FR France	0091487	1 January 1961	1 January 1967	—	Active
ES Spain	11980057	21 February 1996	20 October 2010	—	Active

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