almond
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From our crop reference
Almond is a nut crop, a perennial. Sow it in Dec–Jan (planting) and expect to harvest in 4–5 years to bear. It wants a pH of 6.0–7.5 (close to neutral) and 10–28°C. Plant at 6 × 6 m. A good crop returns around 1.5–2 t. Watch for leaf blight, hairy caterpillar.
Growing Almond6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Traditional almond varieties like Nonpareil or Carmel require between 600 to 1200 “chill hours” – hours where the temperature is below 7°C – during winter.
This guide, article 15376, is built on a simple premise: with the right knowledge and techniques, cultivating almonds in select areas of Manipur is not just possible, but potentially highly profitable.
Chilling Hours: Most temperate fruit trees, including almonds, need a specific period of cold temperatures (typically between 0°C and 7°C) during winter dormancy to properly break bud and flower in the spring.
The Core Challenge: Climate Mismatch Standard almond varieties require two critical things that Nagaland's climate struggles to provide consistently: Chilling Hours: Almond trees need a period of cold dormancy (typically below 7°C) to set fruit properly.
The state's varied altitudes, from 900 to 2000 meters, offer microclimates that can meet the essential 'chilling hour' requirement for almond trees to break dormancy and flower.
Dried kernels can sell for ₹800 - ₹1200 per kg, similar to or even higher than some commercial almonds, due to their novelty and organic nature.
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