Agricultural technology for growing almond seeds
Almond is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Rosaceae family. Almond is a valuable fruit tree that produces fruits containing nuts.
Almonds can be grown in a variety of regions, but they grow best in temperate regions.
1. Variety selection
When choosing an almond variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation. For cultivation as a fruit tree, varieties with high yields and good quality fruits are selected.
- Size. Almonds can be dwarf, medium-sized and large-grown. For growing in small gardens, dwarf or medium-sized varieties are selected.
2. Soil preparation
Almonds are a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow them you need to prepare a sunny and humid place.
The soil for planting almonds must be fertile and well-drained.
3. Landing
Almond seedlings are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Seedlings are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A drainage layer of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. The seedlings are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Almonds are an unpretentious plant, but to obtain good growth and development, the following measures must be taken:
- Watering. Almonds are a moisture-loving plant, so they need to be watered regularly. Water the plants 2-3 times a week, using 10-15 liters of water per 1 m².
- Feeding. During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Trimming. To form the almond crown, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
5. Harvest
Almond fruits ripen in September-October. The fruits are harvested when they are fully ripe.
Some tips for growing almonds
- To get an earlier harvest of almonds, you can grow them from seeds. Almond seeds are sown in late winter - early spring in containers with fertile soil. After sprouts appear on the seed, they are planted in open ground.
- To increase the yield of almonds, you can plant them next to other fruit trees. Fruit trees create a favorable microclimate for almond growth.
Additional Tips for Growing Almonds
- Almonds are a good honey plant, so they can be planted in gardens to attract bees.
- Almond oil is used in the production of cosmetics and in cooking.
- Almond shells are used in the production of insulating materials and as fuel.
If you follow the agricultural techniques for growing almonds, you can get a good harvest of tasty and healthy nuts.
Almonds can be grown in a variety of regions, but they grow best in temperate regions.
1. Variety selection
When choosing an almond variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation. For cultivation as a fruit tree, varieties with high yields and good quality fruits are selected.
- Size. Almonds can be dwarf, medium-sized and large-grown. For growing in small gardens, dwarf or medium-sized varieties are selected.
2. Soil preparation
Almonds are a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow them you need to prepare a sunny and humid place.
The soil for planting almonds must be fertile and well-drained.
3. Landing
Almond seedlings are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Seedlings are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A drainage layer of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. The seedlings are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Almonds are an unpretentious plant, but to obtain good growth and development, the following measures must be taken:
- Watering. Almonds are a moisture-loving plant, so they need to be watered regularly. Water the plants 2-3 times a week, using 10-15 liters of water per 1 m².
- Feeding. During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Trimming. To form the almond crown, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
5. Harvest
Almond fruits ripen in September-October. The fruits are harvested when they are fully ripe.
Some tips for growing almonds
- To get an earlier harvest of almonds, you can grow them from seeds. Almond seeds are sown in late winter - early spring in containers with fertile soil. After sprouts appear on the seed, they are planted in open ground.
- To increase the yield of almonds, you can plant them next to other fruit trees. Fruit trees create a favorable microclimate for almond growth.
Additional Tips for Growing Almonds
- Almonds are a good honey plant, so they can be planted in gardens to attract bees.
- Almond oil is used in the production of cosmetics and in cooking.
- Almond shells are used in the production of insulating materials and as fuel.
If you follow the agricultural techniques for growing almonds, you can get a good harvest of tasty and healthy nuts.