Description

Origins : north
Cultivation :  north
Use : Oil (can be used for food as well)
Production :  average (weak and constant)
Maturity period : late
Entry into production : 3rd year
Vigor of the tree :  limited
Fruits :  ripen in December, the pulp separates easily from the stone
Rooting capacity/Rhizogene capacity :  high
Oil content :  medium
Acid composition :
  • Percentage of oleic acid (C18:1) : 70%
  • Percentage of linoleic acid (C18:2) : 16%
  • Percentage of palmitic acid (C16:0) : 10%
Organoleptic characteristics : fruity oil with intense aroma of green Almond accompanied by a bitter pungent taste.
Disease susceptibility :
  • Resistant to the most commen diseases
  • Susceptible to peacock eye
Other characteristics :
  • Self-compatible
  • Tolerant to cold and Salinity
  • Requires good fluid intake
  • Adapts particularly well to northern coastal plains
Chetoui