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Oh I forgot to mention water! Actually almonds can grow almost without any water at all, this is how we do it in Sicily, but certain varieties will yield 2x pro
by antirez 7y ago
Oh I forgot to mention water! Actually almonds can grow almost without any water at all, this is how we do it in Sicily, but certain varieties will yield 2x product if you use water. Hence in CA usually water is used, but with systems to use as little as possible.
- Sharlin 7y agoIt makes me irrationally angry how often things could be done sustainably but of course aren’t because there’s no strong enough incentive to care about negative externalities.
- GrayTextIsTruth 7y agoCalifornia growing 80% of the worlds almond a isn’t sustainable. It used California water and it’s the depleting the nutrients in the soil.
- jelliclesfarm 7y agoAnd they transport almond milk in cartons all over that is worse. The packaging and the space it takes for transport and the protocol for liquid transporting and the carbon foot print of pasteurization and so much more are entirely unnecessary because almond milk is so easy to make from a powder/almond meal. But consumers are used to pouring it from a carton. Consumer education is so essential.