08/24/2026
We often get the question, “What are those things around the almond? It doesn’t look like an almond to me!” We love informing the public of the complexities of the wonderful crop!
The hull is the soft, green outer covering that surrounds the almond as it develops. As the almond matures, the hull dries, splits open, and eventually separates from the hard shell. This natural process is an important indicator that the almond is approaching harvest.💚
Inside the hull is the shell, the hard, woody layer that protects the almond kernel. The shell acts as a natural barrier, helping protect the kernel from environmental conditions, insects, and physical damage as it develops. Once harvested, almonds go through processing where the dried hull and hard shell are removed, revealing the edible kernel inside. 🤎🌻