date:May 06, 2014
m April 15 to April 29 from as ample of almond growers. After the warmest winter on record for California, the almond bloom began in early February.
According to the report, the 2014 bloom was one of the earliest almond blooms in memory. Orchards required irrigation in the winter months due to the lack of precipitation, but rain early in the season offered some temporary relief. Pest and disease pressure has been lower than last year. Overall, the 2014 crop is developing faster than last year a