{"product_id":"almond-6-bag","title":"Almond - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Almond (Prunus dulcis) is a deciduous tree of the rose family closely related to the peach and apricot, grown for the edible seed inside its leathery, fuzzy fruit. In India it is cultivated mainly in Jammu \u0026amp; Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and the cooler tracts of the north-west, where its need for winter chill and a warm dry summer is met.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn late winter the bare tree erupts into clouds of pale-pink to white five-petalled blossom, one of the earliest and most beautiful flowerings of the orchard year. Slender, lance-shaped leaves follow, on a tree that forms a rounded, open canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike a true fruit, the almond's prize is the nut: the green hull splits at maturity to reveal the familiar hard shell and the kernel inside. Sweet almond varieties give the edible nuts, while bitter almonds contain toxic amygdalin and are not eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmonds need a pollinizer variety and bees for good cropping, full sun, and sharp drainage. Given a genuine winter and protection from late frost on the blossom, a mature almond is both a handsome ornamental and a long-lived nut producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle East and Central\/South-West Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-9 m (commonly 4-5 m in orchards)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-6 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous; narrow lance-shaped, finely serrated green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale pink to white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate winter to early spring (Feb-Mar), before leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperate; needs 200-500+ chill hours and a long warm dry summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; minimum 6-8 hours direct light for blossom and nut fill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular deep watering through the growing and nut-fill season; tolerates some drought once established; cut back in dormancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, light, well-drained sandy-loam, pH 6.0-7.5; intolerant of heavy wet soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds cold winters for chill plus hot dry summers; dormant tree hardy to about -10 to -15°C, but blossom is frost-tender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate; humid conditions promote hull rot and fungal disease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrogen-led feeding in spring plus potassium during nut development; add compost annually\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune in summer after harvest to keep an open vase, remove deadwood and encourage fruiting spurs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest in the ground; if potted, use a very large deep container and refresh soil every 2-3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrafting or budding onto almond, peach or peach-almond hybrid rootstock; seed is variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavel orangeworm, aphids, mites, peach leaf curl, hull rot, anthracnose and bacterial canker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet almond kernels are edible; bitter almonds and the whole plant's amygdalin release cyanide and must not be eaten raw — leaves\/twigs toxic if chewed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to advanced; needs the right cold-dry climate and a pollinizer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdible kernels eaten raw, roasted or salted, rich in healthy fats and protein\u003cbr\u003e\nGround into almond flour, paste (marzipan) and milk\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed widely in Indian sweets, baking and festive cooking\u003cbr\u003e\nAlmond oil valued in cosmetics and skincare\u003cbr\u003e\nOrnamental early-spring blossom tree\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant at least two compatible varieties for cross-pollination and heavier nut set\u003cbr\u003e\nChoose the warmest, driest, frost-protected hill site with sharp drainage\u003cbr\u003e\nEnsure bees are active at bloom; avoid spraying insecticide during flowering\u003cbr\u003e\nHarvest when hulls split and nuts can be shaken down, then dry the nuts well\u003cbr\u003e\nMulch to conserve moisture but keep the trunk base clear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can almonds be grown in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMainly in Jammu \u0026amp; Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and the cooler north-west hills, where there are cold winters for chill and a hot dry summer. They rarely fruit in warm humid plains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need more than one almond tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost almond varieties need a second compatible variety nearby for cross-pollination by bees, so plant at least two for a good nut crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long before an almond tree produces nuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA grafted almond usually begins bearing in 3-4 years and reaches full production around 5-6 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs an almond a fruit or a nut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBotanically the almond is the seed (kernel) inside a stone fruit, like an apricot. We eat the kernel; the leathery green hull and shell are discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre all almonds safe to eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly sweet almond varieties are edible. Bitter almonds contain amygdalin that releases cyanide and must not be eaten raw. The tree's leaves and twigs are also toxic if chewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen are almonds harvested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmonds are harvested in late summer to autumn when the hulls split open; the nuts are then shaken down, hulled and dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow an almond tree in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is possible in a very large deep container in a cool dry climate, but in-ground planting gives far better results because the tree is large and needs a pollinizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my almond not setting nuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon reasons are lack of a pollinizer variety, poor bee activity at bloom, late frost on the blossom, or insufficient winter chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil suits almonds best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep, light, well-drained sandy-loam with a near-neutral pH. They cannot tolerate heavy, waterlogged soils, which cause root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I prune an almond tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune after harvest in summer to maintain an open vase shape, removing dead, diseased and crowded wood and encouraging short fruiting spurs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256048320758,"sku":"PLT-ALMOND-B06-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-almond-badam-0-5-kg-seeds-16968583905420.jpg?v=1783920135","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/almond-6-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}