Understand The Background Of Almond Farming Now In Detail

Almond is one of the most popular dry fruits with energy-enhancing properties and is grown all over the world, especially in southern and central Asia and California (California’s most famous almonds in the world). In our country India, the Almond Farming is mainly done in the hilly areas of the cold regions, especially Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Kerala and other hilly areas of Andhra Pradesh. Almonds can be eaten as dried fruit or nuts, and almonds are used to prepare many sugary dishes. Speaking of the current state of the almond-growing business, it is becoming more and more popular in many Asian countries. Almonds are highly marketable, especially because of their nutritional value. So in the article below, we are about to tell you more about growing almonds.

There are two kinds of almonds available in the market; sweet almond and bitter almond. These dry fruits are mostly used as an energy booster and are mostly eaten with milk. Usually, this dry fruit tree plant is a deciduous tree plant that can reach up to 30 feet taller in height, having a trunk 35 to 40 cm in diameter. For this purpose, farmers generally use the Mahindra tractor or Escort Tractor. Almonds are a nut but are drupes having a tough and harder shell containing edible seed inside it. Almonds can be sold with a shell and by discarding the shell. They also can be used for cooking purposes and producing oil. 

Commercial Almond Farming

Nowadays, the business of almond farming or cultivation is increasing more and more and is very much successful in most Asian countries. Almonds have a very good market potential because of plenty of full nutrition value, contained in these dry fruits. There is great market potential for almond products in the market, both local and international markets such as Almond milk, almond flour, almond syrup, almond oil, etc.

One can easily create a huge income by the help of growing almonds commercially, but there is a need for growing improved variety and suitable farm management skills. One can easily obtain a very sharp income from this business plan. However, being grown commercially, almonds can also be grown in backyards, pots, and containers.

Scientific Name Of Almond 

The scientific name of almonds is “Prunus dulcis”, which belongs to the family “Rosaceae”, and the genus of almonds is “Prunus”.

Benefits Of Almond

Almonds are known to anyone in the world and are being eaten by most of the people in the world. Almonds are full of nutrition, and there are lots of health benefits of eating almonds. Therefore, here below is a list of some health benefits of eating almonds. Learn the list.

• Almonds are full of nutrients, so eating these dry fruits is beneficial in the healthy growth of the working of the brain and good health.
• Almonds are also very helpful in the good management of bad cholesterol levels.
• These are an excellent source of minerals and vitamins along with phosphorus, which is beneficial in keeping bone healthy.
• They contain lots of protein, mono-unsaturated fats, and potassium in a good ratio, which is helpful in preventing heart-related diseases.
• Almonds are also very beneficial for boosting the immune system and strengthening the immune system.
• These dry fruits are also very helpful in giving relief from inflammation and also in providing the good regulation of blood.
• Almond oil massages are mostly prescribed for newborn babies because almond oil is good for skin fairness and smoothness.
• Almonds also contain copper, manganese, and riboflavin, which is good for excellent energy production and also for metabolic rate.
• The presence of high fibre dietary content of almonds is beneficial as it helps in minimizing the hazard of colon cancer.
• Apart from this, almonds are helpful in providing protection from diabetes and are also good for pregnant women. However, almonds are also consumed for weight management.

Counties That Produces Most Number Of Almonds 

Almonds are grown in all kinds of soil, climate conditions and weather, almost all over the world. When it comes to almond production, the United States of America tops the list, followed by Spain and Iran. However, the following is the list of top almond producers who tops the list of production all over the world.

1. The United States
2. Spain
3. Iran
4. Morocco
5. Italy
6. Syria
7. Tunisia
8. Turkey
9. Algeria
10. China

Almond Farming and how to grow them 

You can grow almonds by Biju and Grafting methods. Significantly, almond, peach, and plum seeds are also use as transplant stems. To replant, one must have almond seeds or a one-year-old plant that is healthy and leafless. Start by putting cow dung and worm manure in holes prepared in the field. You can consider the month of November and December as the best months to plant. Prepare a spot 1 * 1 * 1-meter before planting. And the distance from one plant to the next should be about 6 meters, and the distance from row to row should be 7 meters.

For good pollen, you should store 5-7 cans of bees per hectare of land.

Process Of Weeding The Almonds 

Weeding is very important for good yields. The first wedding should be execute in 10-15 days. This results in the good growth of plants after this weeding should be execute evenly and regularly.

Harvesting of The Almonds 

Almond Trees start bearing fruits for the third year after the transplantation. And after 6-7 years, trees start giving more yield. Almonds are ready to harvest after flowering for 8 months. At that time, the peel of the almond pods turns green and yellow. You can harvest almonds with the help of the poles.

The Maturing of the Almonds 

From March to June, the almond tree begins to transform the blossoms into an almond in their hull. Also, at this time, you should harvest green almonds for various culinary uses.

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