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Growing Almonds

Here at Lockhart Almonds, we grow, process and pack almonds.

In mid summer buds differentiate into flower and vegetative distinction. In autumn, flower parts begin to develop within the growing bud. By winter, pollen grains are present. The tiny bud remains dormant until early spring when it grows rapidly.

In spring the weather coaxes the first almond tree blossoms from their buds. Usually, orchards should be frost-free, have mild temperatures and minimal rain so blossoms can flourish and bees can pollinate the blossoms. Bees are required to cross pollinate varieties for fertilisation.We are also beekeepers and produce a great variety of honey.

After the petals drop and the trees have leafed out, the first signs of the fuzzy grey- green 'fruit' appear. The hull continues to harden and mature and until it begins to split open. As the split widens, the shell becomes exposed, which allows the kernel (nut) to dry. The whole nut and stem finally separate and, shortly before harvest, the hull opens completely.

Harvesting: Almonds are shaken from the tree. They are swept, picked-up and hauled so that we can start to remove the hull and shell.