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Prunus amygdalus

Common name(s): Almond, Sweet Almond

Plant type: deciduous small tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, grafting/budding

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: Autumn
Cutting maturity: hardwood
Rooting hormone: IBA Quick Dip 1000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting: 65-70 degrees F
Time to rooting: 4-6 weeks

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: Autumn
Time of year to sow seed: Summer
Seed treatment: stratify 40 degrees F in sand 3 months.
Comment: Germination environment temperature is 86 degrees F during the day and 68 degrees F at night. Stratified seeds sown in Summer untreated in Fall.

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: late Summer
Type of graft: 'T'