Robjin Almond

Almond Robijn Almond Robijn blooms from March until April, it creates light pink showy blossom in attractive clusters that adds high ornamental value. Ready to harvest in August and September, this Sweet Almond forms attractive nuts that are ideal for adding to salads, desserts or eating just as a tasty snack! Prunus dulcis enjoys growing in full sun, grafted on a semi-dwarfing rootstock it will mature into a medium-sized spreading tree with excellent peach leaf curl resistance. Almond Robijn has been known to produce an extra yield from the third year after planting, to possibly achieve this you must keep it protected throughout colder weather conditions and ensure it has a frost-free winter. Although perfectly hardy, almond trees require a frost free winter and a warm dry summer in order to produce a crop. Grow almond trees in a sheltered, sunny position in any well drained, neutral soil. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil, and drive a stake into the planting hole to support the tree once it is planted. Plant almonds at the same soil level as they were growing at the nursery, and use a tree tie to fasten the tree to the stake.