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Posted by brugpuppy z6a BC (My Page) on Tue, Sep 22, 09 at 11:51
Hi everyone,
I picked up some fresh almonds from under a tree this week, and was told that these are edible almonds, (Pollard's Almond) and that there is only that one tree in the area. I thought that almonds were not self fertile, but I guess this one is, because there are a lot of almonds!
I would like a couple of these trees in my garden, so does anyone know how to get these almonds to sprout? The shell is very tough, so it looks as though it might need nicking and freezing and soaking. Would like to skip the guessing part, so please let me know if there is a way to get these to sprout.
Thanks....
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RE: Starting almonds
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I have not done the sprouting of almonds.
They are prunus communis so similar to cherry, I think.
Take out of hard shell and soak overnight might be an idea?
Never done it myself. |
RE: Starting almonds
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| The book on Seeds by MacVicar page 203 says to place the seeds in damp vermiculite and chill in the 'frig for at least a month. Then pot them up,-- germination takes several months. |
RE: Starting almonds
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Thanks for the help, I'll try that. I guess I should start now.
I have enough to experiment different methods. |
RE: Starting almonds
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Keep the rest of us posted as to what is best.
Good luck.
Caroline |
RE: Starting almonds
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There is info on starting almonds from seeds on the UBC Botanical Gardens site.
Go under "Growing fruit and nuts". |
RE: Starting almonds
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...sounds like it needs to be stratified. Also, lets not forget our friend google ;)
http://www.ehow.com/how_4454761_sprout-almonds.html |
RE: Starting almonds
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I bought natural almonds and natural filberts and will try them by winter sowing.
Those are interesting articles on the google sites.
It is intriguing that you can increase the nutrient value by sprouting them. Caroline Zone 3 Calgary |
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