Joseph C Marchini

US Patent:

PP13220, Nov 12, 2002

Filed:

Jun 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/874024

Inventors:

Joseph C. Marchini - Le Grand CA 95333

International Classification:

A01H 500

US Classification:

PLT155

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an almond tree, botanical classification cultivar âMARCHINIâ, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-sterile, productive and regular bearing tree whose nuts mature under the ecological conditions described approximately the last week in August. The nut is medium in size and is enclosed by a soft, open shell that is easily removed by hand or by machanical shellers. The shelled nut may be marketed as a whole, blanched, sliced or diced product. The inshell nut is very suitable as a roasted and salted product.