How do you plant almond seeds?

To plant almond seeds, you need to first prepare them for germination and then plant the sprouted seeds in suitable soil. Here's how:

Preparing Almond Seeds for Planting

The process involves a period of soaking and refrigeration to encourage sprouting:

Soaking: Start by soaking the almond seeds. This softens the seed coat and begins the germination process. The reference does not mention the duration of the soaking period so it might be needed to research that.
Wrapping: Once soaked, wrap the almond seed in tissue paper.
Moistening: Lightly moisten the tissue paper.
Refrigeration: Place the wrapped, moistened seed in the refrigerator for 10-15 days. This cold stratification is essential for many seeds, including almonds, to break dormancy.
Sprouting: Sprouting typically begins after about 10 days.

After the germination process, the seeds are ready to be planted:

Germination Time: After approximately 15-20 days of germination, the sprouted seeds will be ready for planting.
Soil Preparation: Prepare well-drained sandy soil. Almonds prefer this type of soil for optimal growth.
Initial Planting: Initially, plant the baby plant in a pot. This provides protection from harsh environmental conditions and allows the plant to establish a strong root system.
Transplanting: Once the seedling has grown stronger, it can be transplanted into the ground.

Step	Action	Duration/Details
Soaking	Soak almond seed.	Duration not specified by reference
Wrapping	Wrap soaked seed in tissue paper.
Moistening	Moisten the tissue paper.
Refrigeration	Place seed in refrigerator.	10-15 days
Sprouting	Allow seed to sprout.	Takes about 10 days for sprouting.
Soil Preparation	Prepare well-drained sandy soil.
Initial Planting	Plant seedling in a pot.
Transplanting	Transplant to the ground after it grows stronger.

Following these steps will give you the best chance of successfully growing almond trees from seeds.