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Commercial Walnut Sapling Varieties
High lateral bearing scion varieties and certified companion pollinizers tailored for diverse altitudes and microclimates.
Chandler Walnut Sapling
Origin: USA (University of California Davis) • Shell: 52% - 55%
Thin-shelled, easy to crack by hand, high crack-out kernel ratio (>52%), and exceptionally high lateral fruit bearing (85-90%). The undisputed global standard for commercial orchards.
Fernor Walnut Sapling
Origin: France (INRA Breeding Program) • Shell: 49% - 51%
Specially bred for elevations up to 1,800 meters. Highly resistant to late spring and early autumn frosts due to delayed spring budding and early dormancy.
Pedro Walnut Sapling
Origin: USA (University of California) • Shell: 48% - 50%
Suitable for lower elevations and warm temperate climates. Compact canopy growth allows denser planting, with early harvest advantages in early autumn.
Franquette Pollinizer Walnut
Origin: France • Shell: 46% - 48%
The global benchmark pollinizer for Chandler. Outstanding pollen shed synchronicity with Chandler's female flowering window.
Fernette Pollinizer Walnut
Origin: France (INRA) • Shell: 48% - 50%
Bred by INRA as the dedicated late-flowering pollinizer for Fernor. Ensures optimal fruit set in cold continental and high-altitude groves.
Howard Walnut Sapling
Origin: USA (University of California) • Shell: 50% - 53%
A sibling variety to Chandler with slightly smaller tree stature, making it prime for intensive high-density commercial plantings.
Ronde de Montignac Pollinizer
Origin: France • Shell: 45% - 47%
French late-blooming variety utilized in extreme cold regions as an extended pollen-shedding partner for Fernor orchards.
Technical Variety Matrix
Evaluate chilling hours, lateral bearing, elevation tolerances, and recommended pollinizers across our core commercial portfolio.
| Variety | Origin | Elevation Range | Harvest Window | Crack-Out % | Lateral Bearing | Pollinizers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Walnut Sapling | USA (University of California Davis) | 0 - 1,100 Meters | Late September - Early October | 52% - 55% | 85% - 90% (Very High) | Franquette, Fernette |
| Fernor Walnut Sapling | France (INRA Breeding Program) | 1,000 - 1,800+ Meters | Late September - Mid October | 49% - 51% | 80% - 85% (High) | Fernette, Ronde de Montignac |
| Pedro Walnut Sapling | USA (University of California) | 0 - 800 Meters | Mid - Late September (Early Harvest) | 48% - 50% | 65% - 70% | Franquette, Fernette |
| Franquette Pollinizer Walnut Pollinizer | France | 0 - 1,200 Meters | Mid October | 46% - 48% | Terminal (10% - 15%) | Self-fertile & Pollinates Chandler |
| Fernette Pollinizer Walnut Pollinizer | France (INRA) | 1,000 - 1,800 Meters | Late September - Early October | 48% - 50% | Semi-lateral (30% - 40%) | Pollinates Fernor, Chandler |
| Howard Walnut Sapling | USA (University of California) | 0 - 1,000 Meters | Late September | 50% - 53% | 80% - 85% | Franquette, Fernette |
| Ronde de Montignac Pollinizer Pollinizer | France | 1,000 - 1,800+ Meters | Mid October | 45% - 47% | Terminal (10%) | Late Pollinizer for Fernor |