Almond - Prunus dulcis

Description and Uses

Prunus dulcis (Almond) is a temperate tree from South East Europe. It is mainly grown for its nut crops (long shelflife), but also

can be produced. The crop is harvested by ground gathering.

There are no edible parts

. Medical uses include;

1

The contains ( - ). After 25 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Prunus dulcis has a lifespan of 30 years.

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Environmental limitations

The tree is 8 meters tall. It is medium growing and tolerates not less light than partial shade. Prunus dulcis has a shallow root-system and forms symbiotic relations

(endo-mycorrhiza). It is able to fix nitrogen with Enterobacteriaceae bacteria. The tree`s flower-morphology is dioecious and is pollinated by .

The minimum temperature is 0°C and optimally between 12 - 35°C. The optimal rainfall is 1050 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 600 - 900 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 7.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of loam.

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Pests and Diseases

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diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Seeds are and can be stored for 3 months. Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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