As a native son of the GREAT Central Valley!! (916) I grew up seeing the amazing variety of crops grown up an down the valley. I can say without any sense of exaggeration, the awesome beauty of an Almond orchard in full bloom is truly a sight too behold! Much like Cherry trees, Almond trees have some of the most beautiful blooms! So very proud of and am in awe of the amazing variety and quantity of crops produced here in California!! And y'all do this in spite of ravaging pest infestations, drought and not least of all; the Bill Mill doin everything they can too try and run ya off. (sigh) Love the vids, keep up the great job!! Ag Rocks!!
Came here to learn how to take care of my single almond tree that is producing a lot of almonds. But got hooked on this series. Fascinating! Had no idea so much went into my favorite chipotle flavored Blue Diamond almonds.
I just discovered your channel by watching the Millennial Farmer and Bales Farms video they did about your farm recently. Please don't bother about the way you sound. Please share the passion of your farming operation. Thanks for your videos and i wish i can follow you for a long time.
Thanks for that. I've just bought an Almond tree to plant in a pot (dwarf rootstock). It'd be interesting to know how you prune your almonds? UK here, so a little colder perhaps than yourselves.
My 4yo and I are eating wasabi blue diamond almonds while we’re watching this ❤❤❤ I wanted him to see how much work it takes to grow what we’re eating . thanks for the almonds and the education!
I was munching on some almonds and was curious about how almonds are produced. Ended up watching this. Thanks for the informative video and for the hard work :)
Thanks for the video. Used to have an almond tree in the backyard when I was a kid 1976 California. Going to be getting me some raw almonds to sprout and grow southwest Arizona.
Very true, in a lot of cases land leveling is a huge step! Here we already had very level ground because we were on irrigated cattle pasture. Our next planting of almonds will need more extensive land leveling, so I hope to get some great footage of all the equipment in action!
Soil here is aweful grows my flowers with no problems but sooooo many rocks my goodness the deeper you go the more rocks. Gets aggravating when trying to do my flower beds
So you plant them at an angle so the winds straighten them, what keeps them from blowing over after that? Are the roots deep enough at that point to keep them upright?
Great question! We have tree stakes pounded in the ground that are tied to the tree to help keep it from blowing over. Once the tree is a couple of years old, its roots are strong enough to hold itself. We then will remove the stake.
Great video bro thanks! Also had a bit of a chuckle of how you kept changing the way you said almond lol, it’s a strange word and have now realised so many different ways to pronounce it hehe 😂
Just drove thru the Central Valley last week end. My wife was the driver so I could be fascinated with all the farming. I wish that there were signs for us driving by that explained which crops were being grown. It’s important and should be done by the state to educate all of us young and old what farming we are witnessing. It’s important! Hope water gets to you and other farmers. Your work is more important than most people recognize.
Sir, How many years before the almonds grew ?? Thanks for this information I learned from this video, I wish more videos about almond tree could be uploaded. More Power!
Hi, I’m from fresno, central valley too. I’m going to inhert an almond farm soon. Do you ever do meet and greets and what not ? Would love to learn more about farming.
Lol this message is super late lol about a year late haha. But how did u start. Where did you start. How did you get into the entire business part of it all. What did it take to get things set up and what are the pros and cons if any. Do u homestead as well as this? Lol I could go on and on with questions just because I have been interested lately on pursuing something like this and would really appreciate any kind of knowledge or advice.
The "hull" is used in livestock feeds as it still carries some nutritional value. Shells will get used as bedding for livestock or in landscaping like bark.
Almonds prefer loose, well drained soil. In my opinion, a sandy loam is ideal. Almonds are planted 20-22ft across the row and 14-16ft down the row. For example, if you planted 21 x 15, you would have 138 trees per acre. Tree spacing depends on variety/rootstock, soil type, irrigation system, etc. The trend in the last 10 years is increase the number of trees planted per acre.
We grow winter canola here in West Tennessee and we use bees to pollinate as well. Our bees are from an apiarist in Missouri but they come to us straight from the almond groves in California. Your apiarist isn't from Missouri by chance, is he?
Hi Brother This is Srinivas from India, I am also interested doing videos on farming in my native language for my native people. Here I don’t have contacts with American formers to take videos.. please help me to get the mail help...I am residing at California.. Your videos are really awesome
the botanical name for AAAlmonds is, 'prunus amygadalis' the greek word, alpha, pronounced AAAH, not ay ( like remember when you go to the dentist or doctor, they say, open your mouth and say....AAAH, ...not ay..... so please, AAAHlmond. ..lol....
just finished eating some almonds. was wondering how complicated it is to get this to me. thanks for all the hard work. its amazing
The shopping cart intro was hilarious! New Subbie.
As a native son of the GREAT Central Valley!! (916) I grew up seeing the amazing variety of crops grown up an down the valley. I can say without any sense of exaggeration, the awesome beauty of an Almond orchard in full bloom is truly a sight too behold! Much like Cherry trees, Almond trees have some of the most beautiful blooms! So very proud of and am in awe of the amazing variety and quantity of crops produced here in California!! And y'all do this in spite of ravaging pest infestations, drought and not least of all; the Bill Mill doin everything they can too try and run ya off. (sigh) Love the vids, keep up the great job!! Ag Rocks!!
Came here to learn how to take care of my single almond tree that is producing a lot of almonds. But got hooked on this series. Fascinating! Had no idea so much went into my favorite chipotle flavored Blue Diamond almonds.
I just discovered your channel by watching the Millennial Farmer and Bales Farms video they did about your farm recently. Please don't bother about the way you sound. Please share the passion of your farming operation. Thanks for your videos and i wish i can follow you for a long time.
Thanks for that. I've just bought an Almond tree to plant in a pot (dwarf rootstock). It'd be interesting to know how you prune your almonds?
UK here, so a little colder perhaps than yourselves.
My 4yo and I are eating wasabi blue diamond almonds while we’re watching this ❤❤❤ I wanted him to see how much work it takes to grow what we’re eating . thanks for the almonds and the education!
Can we see how you do your watering and pollinating?
I was munching on some almonds and was curious about how almonds are produced. Ended up watching this. Thanks for the informative video and for the hard work :)
Thanks for the video. Used to have an almond tree in the backyard when I was a kid 1976 California. Going to be getting me some raw almonds to sprout and grow southwest Arizona.
I want to know more about flowering season. The watering the fertilizer and why
Good info. You could also say after deep rip, land leveling. That’s quite a task in itself
Very true, in a lot of cases land leveling is a huge step! Here we already had very level ground because we were on irrigated cattle pasture. Our next planting of almonds will need more extensive land leveling, so I hope to get some great footage of all the equipment in action!
Soil here is aweful grows my flowers with no problems but sooooo many rocks my goodness the deeper you go the more rocks. Gets aggravating when trying to do my flower beds
So you plant them at an angle so the winds straighten them, what keeps them from blowing over after that? Are the roots deep enough at that point to keep them upright?
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Great question! We have tree stakes pounded in the ground that are tied to the tree to help keep it from blowing over. Once the tree is a couple of years old, its roots are strong enough to hold itself. We then will remove the stake.
Great video bro thanks! Also had a bit of a chuckle of how you kept changing the way you said almond lol, it’s a strange word and have now realised so many different ways to pronounce it hehe 😂
Good to know coming from IL. Keep up the great work and new videos coming
Will do!
AMAZING explanation and very knowledgeable , kudos on that
I was raised in modesto. I love BBQ with almond wood. And I used to eat almonds raw as a kid. Nobody ever stopped me.
what is the height your are expecting for your almond tree when they will be fully mature?wich rootstock are you using ?
In advance,thank you
Very interesting! Hello from Alberta 🇨🇦
Just drove thru the Central Valley last week end. My wife was the driver so I could be fascinated with all the farming. I wish that there were signs for us driving by that explained which crops were being grown. It’s important and should be done by the state to educate all of us young and old what farming we are witnessing. It’s important! Hope water gets to you and other farmers. Your work is more important than most people recognize.
Can you share us which variety of almond plant did you choose for your land? Nonpareil or another one?
Good job with this video. If you just plant one almond tree in your yard, how long does it take to start to produce?
I am a beekeeper 🐝 and would like to know more about the pollination and how many hives you need to take care of your trees 🌳. Thanks
2.5 per acre
Greetings from Kenya.
What continued temperature does the tree need ? Also advice on how can I import some tree in Kenya
I love your farming style bro
Sir, How many years before the almonds grew ??
Thanks for this information I learned from this video, I wish more videos about almond tree could be uploaded. More Power!
Hi, I’m from fresno, central valley too. I’m going to inhert an almond farm soon. Do you ever do meet and greets and what not ? Would love to learn more about farming.
Hello bro i hope you well..if we grow from seeds Almonds tree how much time take to grow and frute.
What happens to the bees when their job is over? They just live in the area or are they wrangled back into their boxes & go somewhere else?
How many trees does your orchard have?
Sir,
Are almond plants taken for planting are raised from almond seeds or they are the mother root stock grafted plants ?
Excellent video!
Eating some chocolate covered almonds and they brought me here. Thank you for the educational video
No wonder almonds cost so much. And I didn't know they were a fruit not a nut. Good stuff here on this channel!
Thanks!
Almonds also grow in plums, and peaches.
Just crack open the shell
Lol this message is super late lol about a year late haha. But how did u start. Where did you start. How did you get into the entire business part of it all. What did it take to get things set up and what are the pros and cons if any. Do u homestead as well as this? Lol I could go on and on with questions just because I have been interested lately on pursuing something like this and would really appreciate any kind of knowledge or advice.
Does bees get hurt in the process of pollination ?
I’m impressed bro. Good vid.
Are you near Valley Springs, California?
Hey... what about supper high density almond orchards... can you share your opinion on it.. ?
How far apart did you plant the almond trees?
nice video, how many almond tree can be planted in 1 Arca (4000m2)
Very elaborate and informative video, thanks
What temperature required for almonds tree
Anyone else watching while eating almonds? Lol
Question... is the outer layer surrounding the almonds used for something else ( recycled) ?
The "hull" is used in livestock feeds as it still carries some nutritional value. Shells will get used as bedding for livestock or in landscaping like bark.
Kindly do a video on nutrition for almond trees
Good info.❤❤❤ from Indonesia.
I,have planted some almond in my house.in Pakistan.plz help me in this regard , recommend me some readings necessary for gardening
where is your farm located, can u share your farm google map link
Can i grow plant with Almond cutting wood ...
Sir how old almonds tree
The squirrels and raccoons eat them
all up how do you prevent that,?
Great video!!
What will happen to the bees aftet polynation
Blue Diamond...yum my favorite. Why are they not considered USDA organic? Are the trees sprayed with insecticides?
If you go check out my sprayer video, you'll see why we have to spray for a pest called navel orange worm.
Amazing video
I'm actually eating Blue Diamond "spicy dill pickle" flavor right now. I can't wait to try the "ghost pepper" flavor next.
I heard when you harvest them you have to knock the “L” out of them!
No, do all the videos haha great job and thanks for the info!
Seen the ripping a couple of times, but would be nice to see a little of the dissing operation and more of the planting. Like you video very much.
I plan on getting videos of every process involved!
Howdy! I have two questions. How far apart do you plant the trees? And what kind of soil do almonds like? Thanks for the video.
Almonds prefer loose, well drained soil. In my opinion, a sandy loam is ideal.
Almonds are planted 20-22ft across the row and 14-16ft down the row. For example, if you planted 21 x 15, you would have 138 trees per acre. Tree spacing depends on variety/rootstock, soil type, irrigation system, etc. The trend in the last 10 years is increase the number of trees planted per acre.
We grow winter canola here in West Tennessee and we use bees to pollinate as well. Our bees are from an apiarist in Missouri but they come to us straight from the almond groves in California. Your apiarist isn't from Missouri by chance, is he?
Interesting! Our guy is from here in California.
Can grow these crop in India please tell me .iam from Andhra Pradesh in India please give time to me
I sure do miss the central valley, maybe you could cover pistachios next.
You ought to make a horror flick and call it Amondville Horror!
How can I reach you
Great job, thank you !
I've watched the first 18s, and now I know how almonds are grown, time to watch something else.
i love amens
The hull looks like a mini avocado
Hi Brother
This is Srinivas from India, I am also interested doing videos on farming in my native language for my native people.
Here I don’t have contacts with American formers to take videos.. please help me to get the mail help...I am residing at California..
Your videos are really awesome
They almost look like mini avocados when they’re first split open.
That seems like a lot of work for an almond? Are they that valuable. Who's eating all the almonds?
Three years !!! 😱
When he opened it up, it kinda reminded me of an avocado
Can’t believe people don’t eat almonds green. My fav fruit is green almond
Amen
Just wondering across the pond, do California Farmers vote democrat or republican?
Hello
I still knock almonds by hand.
Your OP MISTER California farmer
Some more knowledge of ppl buying farm for the first time cost profits etc
🤣Yes, the beginning how to the grow
the botanical name for AAAlmonds is, 'prunus amygadalis' the greek word, alpha, pronounced AAAH, not ay ( like remember when you go to the dentist or doctor, they say, open your mouth and say....AAAH, ...not ay..... so please, AAAHlmond. ..lol....
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Amons
We realize that we are killing our bees by harvesting almonds
How?
Almonds are not good for you to eat