Planting and Growing almond
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water almond?
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for almond?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for almond?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for almond?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for almond?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize almond?
Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Learn more →How to Prune almond?
Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. If silver leaf disease is a concern, prune in midsummer.
Learn more →How to Propagate almond?
Propagate by grafting in late winter
Learn more →How to Transplant almond?
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Learn more →How to Care for almond in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant almond?
Plant in a sunny, sheltered site with moist but well-drained, fertile soil, away from frost pockets. Can be grown as a standard or bush in milder areas, or fan-trained against a south-facing wall; final size will depend on the rootstock used. Almond blossom is very early, so flowers may need protection from frost.
Learn more →How to Repot almond?
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Learn more →How to Harvest almond?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, honey fungus, bacterial canker and brown rot. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids; caterpillars and birds can cause damage
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of almond
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