Unique Almond Variety Generates Exciting Times for Plant Genetics

Tom Burchell of Burchell Nursery shares what he believes is the ‘future of the almond industry’— ‘Nonpareil SC+’ — a self-fruitful ‘Nonpareil’ variety.

Check out several selections, including apples, almond, raspberry, and more from leading nursery operation and fruit breeders.

Rootstock availability has never been more varied, much to the chagrin of nursery operators. See what’s being done to deal with the situation.

The operation, which has produced such classics as the ‘O’Henry’ peach, is having a birthday.

See what experts in the field have to say about this critical question.

When it comes to one tree nut crop, whether to go with a self-fruitful variety might be the biggest question.

Company acquires breeding and associated variety assets of tree fruit industry stalwart Burchell Nursery.

The Burchell Nursery, Inc., in Oakdale, CA, offers a new self-fertile almond, an early-season nectarine, and a late-season peach.

The Burchell Nursery, Inc., in Oakdale, CA, offers a new self-fertile almond, an early-season nectarine, and a late-season peach.

The Burchell Nursery, Inc., in Oakdale, CA, offers a new self-fertile almond, an early-season nectarine, and a late-season peach.

Nurseries struggling to balance continued demand for nursery stock and resources as fruit plantings continue to climb.

The Burchell Nursery’s Tom Burchell also runs California’s Big Sur Marathon less than a week later.

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