Nuts: Nonpareil Bloom Effects

摘要

WHY is February a relevant time to discuss hull rot in almonds? The answer is because it is one of the most significant reasons for poor bloom density, particularly on Nonpareil hangers. I concur with University of California Cooperative Extension farm adviser Brent Holtz when he opines that hull rot in almond is responsible for more economic damage than most other more well-known diseases that affect production. Why then is it so widespread and commonly misunderstood?