Expansion in Cultivating Almond Trees in Egypt

Egypt's reliance on importing nut fruits, particularly almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, highlights the potential for domestic cultivation to address market demands, especially during Ramadan. A study spanning 25 years by Sami Abourayya and Nabila E.K. demonstrates that Egypt's environmental conditions, particularly in Sinai, are suitable for cultivating almond trees, which require cold temperatures for seasonal dormancy. Analyzing monthly minimum temperature data from 2001 to 2010 across four districts—Ras Sudr, Saint Catherine, Suez, and El Tur—the research reveals that these regions meet the chilling requirements necessary for successful almond cultivation. The findings suggest that expanding almond tree cultivation could contribute significantly to achieving self-sufficiency in nut fruits, leveraging Egypt's underutilized but climatically suitable areas.

Sami Abourayya, M., & Nabila, E. K. (2022). Expansion in Cultivating Almond Trees in Egypt. Prunus - Recent Advances. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.98618