Source Your Almond Seeds: Obtain raw, untreated almonds from a nursery or seed supplier.
Stratification:
- Soak the almonds: Submerge the seeds in water for 48 hours.
- Cold Stratification: Place the soaked seeds in moist sand or a paper towel, seal in a container, and refrigerate
Planting the Seeds:
- Prepare the soil: Use well-draining soil in a deep pot.
- Plant the seeds: Sow the seeds 1-2 inches deep, indoors or outdoors depending on your climate.
Caring for the Seedlings:
- Watering: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Sunlight: Provide at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings to the garden once they reach 6-12 inches tall.
Maintenance:
- Pruning: Shape the tree during the dormant season.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer annually in spring.
- Pest and Disease Management: Monitor and treat for pests and diseases as needed.
Patience and Harvesting:
- Patience: Expect nuts in about 3-5 years.
- Harvesting: Collect almonds when hulls split open, typically in late summer or early fall.
- These steps provide a straightforward approach to growing an almond tree from seed, resulting in a beautiful an
