Two Almond Cultivars Trained in a Super-High Density Orchard Show Different Growth, Yield Efficiencies and Damages by Mechanical Harvesting

Modern almond growing travels on the tracks of super-high density (SHD). Born in 2010, it has already reached 6700 ha planted all over world. This new cultivation system needs to define efficient agronomic techniques order identify as a “Super-Efficient System”. Among these, choice cultivar is crucial technique and key factor for sustainability. The purpose this study was compare different cultivars terms vegetative, productive, efficiencies parameters gain applicable relevant knowledge about SHD technique. For this, 3 years research carried out during 2017–2019, young grove made 2014 with row spacing 3.80 m × 1.20 (2190 trees/ha), evaluate behavior two most Italy, Guara-Tuono Lauranne® Avijor, grafted Rootpac®20 dwarfing rootstock. main biometric, yield, mechanical harvesting efficiencies, quality were evaluated. Cv showed greater vigor, fruit damaged axes by harvesting, while higher values yield observed cv Tuono. Harvesting efficiency related canopy size tree age. On contrary, almonds strongly cultivar, confirming good performance Tuono varietal characters. Then, seems be suitable an planting system, line objectives modern sustainable growing. better could positive influence terroir well.