when are almonds ready to pick
How to Hand Harvest Almonds. Hand harvesting almonds is more fun with someone you like. Almond trees (Prunus dulcis) are ready for harvesting from early August through late September, depending upon variety. While the fruit is commonly referred to as a nut itâs actually a drupe, similar to a cherry. The shell surrounding the fruit is enveloped in a leathery hull that looks a little like a green peach.