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Almonds. Chapter 22. Tree Growth and limiting factors. 25 to 30 feet tall. Bear fruit 3 to 4 years after planting. Can remain productive for up to 50 years. Self sterile trees, thus must plant 2-3 cultivars to ensure cross pollination. Chilling hours = 300 to 500. Bloom starts in February.
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Almonds Chapter 22
Tree Growth and limiting factors • 25 to 30 feet tall. • Bear fruit 3 to 4 years after planting. • Can remain productive for up to 50 years. • Self sterile trees, thus must plant 2-3 cultivars to ensure cross pollination. • Chilling hours = 300 to 500. • Bloom starts in February
Climate needed is a cool, moist winters and hot dry summers. • Almonds are cold hardy to about 00F. • 48” to 52” of water is needed per year. • Production is alternate bearing. • Production = 1400 to 2100 meats/acre • This is = to 2100 to 3000 lbs in shell/acre
Insects Navel Orangeworm
Two Spotted Spider Mite Brown Mite
Diseases Bacterial Canker Crown Gall
Crown rot Shot hole
Brown rot Brown rot gumming