A Detailed Explanation of the Latest Growing Environment Requirements for Almonds

Almond is a Uyghur name; botanically it is called bitter almond (Prunus dulcis), and the main part eaten is the kernel, while the diseased part is the fruit. The fruit is very nutritious and has some dietary therapeutic effects, but bitter almond cannot be grown just anywhere. There are some restrictions on its growing environment. The largest domestic growing area is the Xinjiang region. It adapts very well to Xinjiang's climate. So what exactly are the growing environment requirements for almonds? Continue reading below.

1. Environment

It adapts to a continental climate and to environments with large temperature differences between day and night; it needs a long-day environment, and the soil does not need to be moist and can be somewhat dry. Such an environment prompts the plant and fruit to store nutrients. But it is not only continental climates where it can grow; in fact, almonds very much like a Mediterranean-type climate, and this typical climate is the climate environment of central California in the United States. Almond cultivation there is very successful.

2. Temperature

It is obvious that almonds like warmth, but they can also tolerate some low temperatures and cold, and can remain dormant to get through it. Generally, the suitable temperature for almond growth is between 20 and 30 degrees, and the suitable temperature for flower bud differentiation is generally around 25 degrees. When the temperature is above 12 degrees, they can germinate. Some varieties can safely overwinter even at a winter low of minus 24 degrees.

3. Soil

Almonds are highly adaptable to soil, and sometimes they can be planted in poor environments, but growth and yield may be much lower. For the sake of yield and quality, a better soil should be chosen, preferably a soil with deep soil layers, good aeration, good fertilizer retention and very good drainage. This allows the plant to grow better. Generally they are planted on flat land, not on mountain land, but a wind-sheltered spot is best.

4. Humidity

Almonds are drought-tolerant, so growers do not need to fear drought, but maintaining some humidity is better, and about 40% humidity is enough. A dry environment is beneficial to almond growth, so do not water too much. Almonds have already adapted to the environment. They only need to be watered once before germination, once at fruiting, and once in winter. At other times, water moderately, or not at all.

In China, almonds are mainly grown in the Xinjiang region, and are rarely grown in other regions. Almonds like a Mediterranean-type climate environment the most. Next is a continental climate environment.