Plant Details

Prunus dulcis

Almond

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General Information

Scientific name: Prunus dulcis
Also known as: Almond

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree
Size: Small
Height: 6.00 m
Width: 6.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Oil, Seed
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Adhesive, Dye, Gum, Oil, Wood, Cosmetic use

Description

Seeds can be eaten raw, cooked, dried, and ground into a powder for use in baked goods, etc. The whole seed can also be roasted, sprouted, or used in baked goods, sweets, and pies. The sweet varieties have a delightful taste, while the bitter varieties are not safe to eat in large quantities due to their toxicity. The seed is somewhat hard to digest and should be thoroughly kneaded. It can be mixed with water to make almond milk. Edible oil can be obtained from the seeds, mainly used as a food flavoring and for cooking. Edible gum can be obtained from damaged stems.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 20/08
End of Harvest: 10/10

Crown Data

Crown Type: Broad pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown