How are almonds grown and harvested

Almonds are the fruits produced by almond trees (Prunus dulcis). The almond tree is a species of fruit tree native to countries in the Middle East. Almond trees belong to the same genus as peach trees. While they're generally considered nuts, almonds are technically a type of stone fruit called a drupe. Drupes are fruits made up of an outer hull and a hard shell that contains a seed. Other common drupes include peaches, cherries, and olives. Whereas with other drupes you typically discard the seed, almonds are unique in that the seed is the only edible part of the almond fruit.