Type
hard-shell, needs pollinizer
Almond variety
Monterey Almond
A vigorous, productive cultivar with a well-sealed shell and good-quality kernel. It is commonly paired with compatible California almond varieties.
Season
late season
Best for
home orchards with multiple almond trees
About Monterey
Monterey is a California almond with a hard shell and a large, elongated kernel. It is a productive cultivar used with compatible pollinizers in commercial plantings.
Growing Monterey Almond
Monterey is not self-fertile, so pair it with almonds of overlapping bloom and maintain bee activity at flowering. Harvest when hulls split, then dry nuts thoroughly before storage.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all almond, see the complete guide.
How to grow AlmondOther almond varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.