Mission (Texas) Almond Tree – A Hardy, High-Yielding Nut Tree for Warm Climates! 🌳🥜

The Mission (Texas) Almond Tree (Prunus dulcis ‘Mission’) is a highly productive and heat-tolerant variety that thrives in warmer regions, making it one of the best almond trees for the southern United States. Originally cultivated in Texas and California, the Mission Almond Tree is known for its ability to withstand drought and high temperatures while still producing abundant crops of high-quality almonds. This variety is prized for its hard shell, which protects the nut from pests and extends its shelf life. Mission Almonds have a distinctive rich, slightly sweet flavor, making them perfect for snacking, roasting, baking, and almond butter production.

🌿 USDA Growing Zones & Chill Hours

• Best suited for USDA Zones 7-9, performing exceptionally well in warm and arid climates.
• Requires approximately 400-600 chill hours to promote flowering and fruit set.

🌸 Pollination & Fruit Production

• Partially Self-Pollinating: While this tree can produce nuts on its own, planting another almond variety nearby will significantly increase yields.
• Produces medium to large, hard-shelled almonds with a sweet, nutty flavor.
• Ripens late summer to early fall, typically from September through October.

🌳 How to Plant & Grow a Mission Almond Tree

📍 Best Planting Location

• Full Sun: Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for maximum nut production.
• Well-Draining Soil: Prefers sandy loam to loamy soil with good drainage.
• Spacing: Plant trees 15-20 feet apart to allow ample room for growth.

🌱 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions

1. Prepare the Soil: Enrich with compost or organic matter to improve fertility and drainage.
2. Dig a Hole: Twice the width and depth of the root ball.
3. Position the Tree: Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the graft union is above soil level.
4. Backfill & Water: Fill the hole with soil, gently press it down, and water thoroughly.
5. Mulch: Apply Weed Pro Weed Mats or mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
6. Support: Use a Max Growth Tree Shelter to protect young trees from harsh weather and pests.

🌿 Ongoing Care & Maintenance

• 💧 Watering: Water deeply once a week, adjusting based on climate and rainfall.
• ✂️ Pruning: Prune annually in late winter to maintain shape and encourage fruiting wood.
• 🍂 Fertilizing: Use Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Packs for steady nutrients and strong root development.
• 🛡️ Protection: Use Max Growth Tree Shelters to shield young plants from pests and frost.

🥜 Nut Ripening Time, Taste & Uses

• Ripens September through October, producing a late-season harvest.
• Produces hard-shell almonds that store well and are resistant to pests.
• Perfect for snacking, baking, roasting, making almond butter, almond flour, and almond milk.

🥧 Delicious Almond Recipes

1. Roasted Almonds with Honey & Sea Salt 🍯

• 2 cups raw Mission Almonds
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions: Toss almonds with honey, salt, and oil. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Homemade Almond Milk 🥛

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 4 cups water
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions: Soak almonds overnight, blend with water, strain, and add sweeteners. Store in the fridge.

3. Almond Flour Banana Muffins 🍌

• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions: Mash bananas, mix all ingredients, pour into muffin tins, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

🌿 Essential Products for Maximum Growth

• ✅ Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Packs – Encourages strong root development and high nut yields.
• ✅ Soil Moist Transplant Mix – Helps retain moisture and prevent transplant stress.
• ✅ Max Growth Tree Shelter – Protects young trees from pests and weather damage.
• ✅ Weed Pro Weed Mats – Prevents weeds from competing for nutrients and moisture.

🛒 Why Buy from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC?

• ✅ Large Selection – Find the best nut trees for your orchard.
• ✅ Highest Quality – Healthy, well-rooted trees guaranteed to thrive.
• ✅ Fastest Shipping – Delivered fresh and ready to plant.
• ✅ Free One-Year Plantsurance Guarantee – Receive store credit if your tree doesn’t survive.

🌳 Grow your own Mission (Texas) Almond Tree today! Order now from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC and enjoy fresh, homegrown almonds for years to come! 🥜🌿🌳