How is almond cultivation done in America

1. Main states:

Most almond cultivation in America is done in the state of California. This state alone produces about 80% of the world’s almonds.

2. Climate:

Hot and dry summer

Mild winter

Bees are necessary for pollination.

3. Soil:

Sandy loam is considered most suitable.

Good drainage is necessary.

4. Plantation:

Plants are planted between October and January.

A distance of 6×6 meters is kept between the plants.

About 90–100 plants can be planted in 1 acre.

5. Irrigation:

Drip irrigation or micro sprinklers are used.

The right amount of water is very important during flowering and fruit formation.

6. Harvesting:

Almonds are plucked by machine or by hand by shaking the tree.

Later they are dried and then processed.

almond cultivation in America

Types of Almonds:

1. Sweet Almond – For eating and making milk.

2. Bitter Almond – It is bitter, oil is extracted from it.

3. Nonpareil – The most famous variety, thin-skinned.

4. Carmel – The second major variety after nonpareil.

5. Butte and Padre – Thick-skinned, good for processing.