Almond

The almond tree is one of the oldest nut trees that were cultivated by humans. The average almond tree enters the maturity period (and hence can produce good yields) from the 8th year of its age. Its life expectancy is estimated at 50 years. People often consume raw almonds or toast them before eating. You can catch it in many delicious Jamaican recipes. It is possible to buy almonds in many forms, from whole fruit to slivered and grounded forms.

The almond tree is grown for its edible fruit. You can eat the sweet almond (kernel) alone or add it to desserts and confections (sugared almonds, pastries, almond milk). Moreover, almond oil, which is extensively used in pharmacies, is made from bitter almonds (cosmetics and others). It is not advisable to feed livestock with almond oil production waste since it is harmful. The almond tree is grown for its edible fruit.