Almond trees are a beautiful and productive addition to any backyard orchard, offering fragrant spring blooms and crunchy, nutritious nuts. But if you want your tree to thrive, the most important factor—especially in the first few months—is proper watering.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to water bare root almond trees before and after planting, keep them healthy during drought, and avoid the most common mistakes that lead to transplant failure.

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🪣 Before Planting: Soak the Roots

When your bare root almond tree arrives from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC, start by soaking the roots in clean water for 4–12 hours before planting.

This helps:

• Rehydrate the tree after shipping,
• Wake up the roots from dormancy,
• Reduce transplant shock and promote strong early growth.

💡 Don’t soak for more than 24 hours. Plant immediately after soaking for best results.

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🌱 Step 1: Deep Watering After Planting

Once your almond tree is planted, give it a slow, deep soak. This will:

• Help the soil settle around the roots,
• Remove air pockets,
• Deliver critical hydration for root establishment.

✅ For best results, add Soil Moist Transplant Mix to the planting hole. It helps retain moisture right at the root zone and slowly releases it as the soil dries—especially helpful in dry or sandy soils.

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🗓️ Weeks 1–2: Keep Soil Moist, Not Soggy

During the first 2 weeks:

• Water every 2–3 days, depending on rainfall and drainage.
• Keep the soil consistently moist around the root zone.
• If leaves start wilting or curling, the tree is signaling it needs water.

💧 Almonds establish quickly when watered correctly—and fail fast when they’re too dry in early stages.

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🗓️ Weeks 3–8: Deep Watering, Less Often

As your tree starts to push new growth:

• Water once or twice per week, adjusting based on weather and soil conditions.
• Always water deeply—light watering promotes shallow root growth.
• Apply 2–3 inches of mulch to hold in moisture and block weeds. Keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk to prevent rot or insect damage.

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☀️ Drought Conditions: Extra Care for Young Trees

While almond trees are known for drought tolerance once mature, young transplants are very vulnerable to dry conditions.

In drought:

• Water deeply twice a week, using 1–2 gallons per watering.
• Water in the early morning or late evening to avoid evaporation.
• Mulch heavily and reapply as needed.
• Add Soil Moist Transplant Mix at planting to extend watering intervals and reduce stress.

🌿 A dry start can delay nut production and stress your tree before it fully establishes.

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🌳 Where’s the Best Place to Buy Bare Root Almond Trees?

No contest—Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC

Here’s why:

• ✅ Top-quality bare root almond trees, hand-selected and fast-growing
• ✅ Fast shipping to ensure timely planting
• ✅ Lowest prices on top nut tree varieties
• ✅ FREE 1-Year Plantsurance Guarantee
      → Store credit if your tree doesn’t survive
      → Zero Stress. All Success.

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