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Almond trees can flourish in an orchard or in your backyard, and this TabStart page presents online resources that offer step-by-step guides on planting and growing them. You will find several outstanding articles from the University of California Davis website on almond root fumigation, soil, and pruning, in addition to a great deal of information on protecting your crops from a number of problems. There are diseases commonly associated with growing almond trees, but there are a variety of pesticides that you can use to protect them.
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Uncommon Problems in an Almond Orchard - This page from the University of California Davis website describes two not-so-common problems that can occur in an almond orchard. The problems discussed are rust and leaffooted bugs.
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Almond Integrated Weed Management - This page, which is also from the University of California Davis website, provides terrific insight on weed management for both before and after you plant your almond trees. Additionally, you can explore useful information and herbicide resistance and management.
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Fall Orchard Activities in Almonds - This article discusses growing almonds in the Kern County, California area. It talks about potential problems with care, and it cites problems with newer and older trees.
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Powdery Mildew Disease on Almond Crops - Find information on powdery mildew, which causes russeting on almond hulls. There is a graph on pesticides here that can help you choose the right one.
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Almond Tree Planting - This comprehensive page from the University of California Davis website discusses soil, fumigation, type of planting, root fumigation, pruning, trimming, and more. All of these sections provide detailed information that can help you successfully grow your almond trees.
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Home Fruit Production: Almonds - Take a look at this helpful guide from the Texas A&M University website that provides information on soil and planting, irrigation, weed control, and fertilization. This resource also discusses potential growing problems.
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White Flowering Almond Trees - This page from GardenGuides.com explores the appearance, climate, culture and problems of growing white flowering almond trees.
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How to Grow Almond Trees - Be sure to take a look at this step-by-step guide on how to grow almond trees. There are six simple steps to follow, including a materials guide.