A New Project of getting Rich-- Almond cultivation

Almond, also known as American almond, Rosaceae peach belongs to excellent dried fruit, woody oil and soil and water conservation tree species. Its total annual output and trading volume in the international market rank first among the four dried fruits in the world. It has been introduced in China since 1994. After years of experiment and demonstration, ideal results have been achieved. Almond has the characteristics of drought resistance, barren resistance, high quality and high yield and high economic value. it is an ideal tree species for the development of economic forest in arid and semi-arid areas of northern China, especially in limestone mountainous areas, and has been listed as an extension project by the Ministry of Agriculture. The development of almond production in accordance with local conditions will produce great benefits in the comprehensive control of soil and water in small watersheds and the construction of ecological agriculture. Many provinces and cities in China are optimistic about the high value and broad market prospect of almond.

1. The nutritional value of almond kernels almond kernels have very high nutritional value. The oil content (excluding erucic acid) of almond kernels is 45% 60%. 18 amino acids up to 24.13%, protein 15% 30%, sugar 2% 10%, crude fiber 2.46% 3.48% Rich in vitamin A1, B1, B2 and carotene, as well as mineral zinc, iron, selenium and other 18 trace elements, 7 of which are higher than walnut and seabuckthorn, VB2 and VE are 19 times higher than walnut. It is determined that every 100 grams of almond contains 805 mg of potassium, 385 mg of calcium and 451 mg of phosphorus. The nutritional value of almond is the best among dried fruits. Its nuts can make cakes, candies, nutritious meals, processing cans, etc., and can also be eaten directly. Almond was regarded as aristocratic food in Spain, Italy and other countries in the 19th century, and now it has gradually become a good nutritional food for the public.

two。 The medicinal value of tonsil kernel contains 2% to 8% amygdalin (amygdalin), which has the functions of nourishing yin and kidney, invigorating spleen and stomach and moistening lung, relieving hunger and cold, dispelling wind and relieving diarrhea, and is usually used to relieve cough and expector. it is a good medicine for bronchial speech, pneumonia and asthma, as well as gastrointestinal mucositis. According to American scholars, tonsil powder is effective in the treatment of diabetes, glomerulonephritis and epilepsy. In recent years, it has been found that tonsil essence has a good effect on killing cancer cells, preventing cancer and so on. Almond kernel also has medicinal ingredients for the treatment of coronary heart disease, hypertension and so on.

3. Economic, social and ecological benefits of almond; almond is a fast-growing tree species, and its annual growth is 1-2 times that of other dried fruit trees. Almond has well-developed root system, cold tolerance and drought resistance, and can play a good role in barren mountain greening, soil and water conservation, small watershed and desertification control. The almond tree has a strong trunk, fast growth and luxuriant flowers and leaves, which has a good ornamental value and beautifies the environment. Almond is planted for 3 years, and the fruit hanging period is as long as 20 years. In the full fruit period, the yield per mu is 180 kilograms and 220 kilograms, and the annual income can reach 3000 million kilograms. Almond is favored by the international market and can be widely used for export. the export price of almond is 2-3 times that of traditional bitter almond, 1.4-1.7 times higher than that of sweet orange, and the price of unprocessed almond can reach 4000 US dollars / ton. If the planting space is used to interplant other crops, the benefit is higher. Vigorously developing almond production can not only satisfy the domestic market, but also participate in international market competition. It is indeed a good project for the broad masses of farmers to shake off poverty and become rich.