Where are they grown?

Almond trees are often grafted onto peach wood for guaranteed success. In this way you benefit from a rapidly growing and constantly irrigating base. From that moment on, the trees have a 20 to 25 year future on the same Location in front of you. Then they are cleared. A new generation for the Almond cultivation immediately follows.

Lush cultivation from the fourth year onwards

1. year

On the way to effective almond cultivation, continuous strong irrigation plays a special role in the first few months.

2. year

During this time the almond tree is after the blossom the first time blended. For this purpose, three strong main branches are defined. The remaining branches are not needed for the cultivation.

3. year

This year the almond tree is used for the first time to produce almonds. However, these are not yet harvested. Almond cultivation benefits from a splendid harvest from the fourth year onwards.

Californian almonds: varied quality products

The main growing area for almonds is in the Central Valley. Around 6,000 almond farmers harvest three different types of almond each year, including:

• California
• Nonpareil
• mission

When growing almonds, the species are classified based on their shell hardness. Further information is required for constant industrial processing. For example, it is of interest how well almonds can be blanched.

Almond enjoyment from the heart of Spain

Almonds thrive in Europe under the Spanish sun. They are grown everywhere from Malaga to Tarragona. Almond cultivation enjoys a respectable harvest of 30,000 tons annually. In total, over 100 different varieties are cultivated in Spanish regions. Only five of them are exported:

• Comunas
• Largueta
• Mallorca
• Marcona
• Planeta
• Valencia

Tips & Tricks

European almonds differ from their American relatives in that they have a harder shell. Spanish varieties are characterized by a harder shell. In addition, it is not very porous.