2018 California Almond Crop

Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report – February 23rd 2018

Frigid conditions continue to influence bloom statewide, as Nonpareils approach peak bloom in the central and southern regions. Overnight lows in the upper 20s continued… [Read More]

February 23rd, 2018
Irrigating for frost protection - San Joaquin County

Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report – February 21st 2018

Frigid temperatures were reported throughout the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys on Monday, February 19th and Tuesday, the 20th as a cold and comparatively dry… [Read More]

February 23rd, 2018

Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report – February 19th 2018

Bloom progressed rapidly Friday and Saturday as temperatures rose into the 70s. Peak bloom was achieved over the weekend in Nonpareil and its California type… [Read More]

February 23rd, 2018

Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report – February 16th 2018

Cooler weather over the last few days has slowed bloom progression and somewhat equalized the bloom. This alleviates some concern that warmer weather at the… [Read More]

February 23rd, 2018

Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report – February 14th 2018

Bloom progression has slowed over the last two days due to cooler temperatures. Bloom that was progressing as much as 10% each day has slowed… [Read More]

February 23rd, 2018

Blue Diamond Almonds Bloom Report – February 12th 2018

Very few dormant buds remain outside of the late blooming Padre as trees come alive throughout the state. Cooler temperatures, breezy conditions, and overcast skies… [Read More]

February 23rd, 2018