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Aiming for high yields - with minimal variation between seasons - and a superior quality almond ensures maximum profitability.

Nitrogen is one of the most required nutrients in almonds. It is important to build the tree canopy and encourage vegetative growth, leading to improved bud formation, higher yields, and higher nut protein contents.

Optimum tree nutrition is essential for achieving top nut yields. Potassium is particularly important and needed in large quantities for nut-fill and highest yields.

In order to maintain good productivity in almonds, the general health status of the trees must be taken care of.

Almond quality is greatly influenced by crop nutrition. Calcium and potassium help to improve good fill and tolerance to disease, reducing molds and storage rots. Nitrogen – in excess – can have a detrimental effect on almond quality. Correct quantity and application regime of nitrogen fertilizers are important. Boron reduces water stage fruit split.

Irrigation is essential in many regions and for most tree species, and that is no different for almonds. When water supplies are limited, growers must minimize water losses normally associated with irrigation and apply water when the trees are most sensitive to stress.

Your almonds require the right nutrients, at the right time, to achieve the best results possible. Here is an overview of the role of nutrients by almond growth stages.

Most nut species grow more readily on loamy or even sandy soils than they do on heavy clays. They also prefer well-drained soils, but pecans can tolerate heavy soils that flood occasionally.

A summary of nutrient requirements and their roles throughout the almond growth cycle and how crop nutrition can help improving yields and quality.

Elaborated by our specialists, Yara's fertilizer program for almonds can help you achieve excellent crop performance.

Production and agronomic advice, brought to you by Yara North America.

Post-harvest foliar nutrition is a key component of a comprehensive, year-round nutrient management plan for high producing almond orchards. While there are an abundance of options available in the market, YaraVita BUD BUILDER WP and YaraVita SAFE K provide a tank mix that addresses all of the key elements needed by almonds with unparalleled crop safety and efficacy.

Proper tree nutrition is a critical component of profitable and sustainable nut production. A sound nutrition program uses both soil and foliar applications of nutrients to meet the tree’s needs.

As almond bloom wraps up, almond trees enter a full leaf expansion period, when the demand for available nitrogen increases dramatically. Applying readily available nitrate-nitrogen at post-petal fall provides the fuel to support this new growth.

Calcium and carbohydrate roles in stress mitigation.

Rainfall in the west is acidic, mildly. While it is critical for crop growth and development, the acidic nature of winter rains can leach positively charged mineral ions in the soil. Ensure your almonds have access to critical nutrients early-season.

The spring of 2019 has been challenging for almond growers with greater than average rainfall and cooler than normal soil temperatures. Access to apply timely fungicides has been poor due to excess soil moisture.

Production and agronomic advice, brought to you by Yara North America.