Detalle de: ‘Florida’ and ‘Alaska’: Two New Self-compatible Soft-shelled Almonds from CEBAS-CSIC

Almond Breeding Program: Florida and Alaska.Both are self-compatible and soft-shelled with a kernel percentage higher than 50%.'Florida' is early blooming (like 'Nonpareil'), whereas 'Alaska' is extra late (more than 2 weeks later than 'Nonpareil').Both are very productive and have attractive kernels.'Florida' has an extraearly ripening date ($3 d before 'Nonpareil') and 'Alaska' is intermediate ($2 weeks later than 'Nonpareil').From a chemical point of view, 'Florida' is very similar to 'Nonpareil', and 'Alaska' stands out for its high fat content (60%), which is unusual for American cultivars.'Florida' could play a role in the traditional warm areas of 'Nonpareil', whereas 'Alaska' is an attractive cultivar for colder areas with a higher risk of frost.