Almond
Almond: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Almond, Prunus dulcis, is a deciduous fruit tree in the rose family, Rosaceae, closely related to peach. It is valued for its almonds and for its early blossom, often appearing before the leaves. Its upright then spreading outline brings the character of a Mediterranean orchard to a garden. The tree's size depends on the variety, rootstock and conditions rather than one identical height for every specimen.The leaves are long, narrow and toothed, generally dark green during the growing season. White to pink flowers have five petals and appear on shoots that are still largely bare. This blossom creates a bright display while many other trees remain quiet. Its early timing also exposes the flowers to late frosts, which can make cropping irregular in some regions.The almond fruit has a green outer hull that dries and splits as it matures. Inside is a hard shell containing the seed commonly called an…
