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Almond Sultane

Original price was: £69.99.Current price is: £48.99.

SKU: D2FPD 1699875366 Categories: Almonds, Fruit, Nuts, Plants Tag: WAITROSE

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Position: Full sun
Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: Average
Flowering period: March to April
Hardiness: Fully hardy

A lovely heritage variety of self-fertile almond, introduced to the UK in the 18th century. Its early white spring flowers are plentiful and boldly raspberry-centred. ‘Sultane’ requires a warm summer in a sunny, sheltered position, resulting in high-quality sweet almonds with soft shells suitable for making almond milk, oil, butter, flour, or paste.

Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. While fully hardy, late frosts can damage early flowers – if extreme or prolonged cold is forecast, wrap overnight with horticultural fleece to preserve the blossom. ‘Sultane’ prefers minimal pruning, like most plum trees (to which almonds are related).