almonds

I was wondering if there is a variety of almond tree that would do well in Point Loma. I live near the Point Loma Nazarene University. Has anyone tried any nut trees?

Given the fact that you live along the coast and most likely experience little in the way of chill hours, you will need to grow a low chill almond variety. Chill hours refers to temperatures that are 45 degrees or below during the winter months. They are cumulative and don't have to occur all at once.

All-in-One requires 3-400 chill hours; Garden Prince Dwarf and Neplus both require 250.

Thanks. I will try one of those very low chill varieties.

You're welcome. I would also suggest getting your bareroot tree from a nursery based in California, if possible, as they'll be more likely to have those varieties, and possibly other low chill varieties, suited for the state.

Julie, I was checking the Dave Wilson website and it says this variety needs hot weather to ripen. Do you find it hot enough here in Pt.Loma (by the university) to get them to ripen?

I was looking into growing Almonds in Point Loma and I talked with a lot of people and it just didn't sound like it was going to get hot enough - a lot of varieties where "low chill" but the heat needed wasn't there.