Growing Almond in Florida
Can you grow Almond in Florida? Well suited. Season ~26.9°C, rainfall ~1688 mm, winter low ~5.6°C. Soil, climate and ROI data.
Decision snapshot
Regional screening evidenceScreening answer: The stored regional profile passes this first climate screen at the representative centroid. Parcel conditions and commercial feasibility still require verification.
Scope: This page assesses agronomic suitability. It does not determine whether cultivation is legal. Check current national, state, and local rules before planting.
- Observed region
- Florida
- Climate window
- Open-Meteo archive, 2021–2023 daily data
- Resolution
- Representative regional centroid, not a field survey
Assumptions, fit-shortfall, and next checks
A representative centroid and regional climate window cannot establish parcel soil, water access, elevation, infrastructure, labour, contracts, or local farm-gate economics. Use this page to identify the next question, then verify local evidence before committing capital.
Sowing Almond in Florida
Historical climate describes perennial establishment and orchard management conditions; no annual sowing calendar is inferred.
Monthly soil-temperature context
Select a month. Meeting a temperature threshold does not establish sowing suitability; temperature alone does not determine suitability.
April: Not assessed
- Soil temperature (0-7 cm)
- 23.7°C
- Mean air temperature
- 22.3°C
- Days at or below 0°C
- 0.0 days
Historical monthly climate context for a perennial crop; establishment, flowering and harvest require crop-specific production evidence.
Reference period: 1996-01-01 to 2025-12-31. Soil temperature depth: 0-7 cm.
Reference location: 28.6, -81.5. Single regional reference location; not a region-wide spatial average.
Climate data: Weather data by Open-Meteo, using ERA5-Land reanalysis. CC BY 4.0. Regional values are derived by AgriAuditor; reanalysis estimates are not measurements in your field.
0 soil-temperature fallback days recorded.
Market Demand — Almond
Global consumption & trade · FAO 2010–2023Is Almond viable in Florida?
Almond passes this regional climate screen in Florida: growing-season temperatures (~26.9°C) fall within its 12–35°C range. Almond (Fruits & Stimulants, perennial) performs best around 12 - 35 °C with a seasonal water requirement of 700 mm / season. Run a coordinate-level audit for mapped field-level estimates and local risk context.
Sowing guidance and climate context (Almond in Florida)
Historical climate describes perennial establishment and orchard management conditions; no annual sowing calendar is inferred.
Growing Almond in Florida: what to expect
Annual rainfall in Florida is about 1688 mm, while the stored Almond profile lists about 700 mm per crop season. Those periods are not directly comparable and cannot establish irrigation need; verify in-season effective rainfall, crop stage, soil water storage and system efficiency locally. Almond can be established year-round in Florida's frost-free climate, ideally at the start of the wet season.
Soil and climate requirements for Almond
Compare mapped conditions for a selected field with the crop-profile requirements below before making a planting decision.
| Parameter | Almond Requirement |
|---|---|
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 8 |
| Water Requirement | 700 mm / season |
| Optimal Temperature | 12 - 35 °C |
| Waterlogging Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Nitrogen Demand | Moderate |
Reference yield and price range
The figures below are crop-profile reference values, not a field-specific yield or profit forecast. Local costs, grade, packout and buyer terms still need to be entered or verified.
| Metric | Estimated Value |
|---|---|
| Reference yield per hectare | 1.7 t/ha |
| Reference yield per acre | 0.69 t/acre |
| Market Price | $1,385 - $4,728 / t |
| Estimated Gross Revenue | $5,196 / Hectare |
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