I read the paper, which the California Almond Board paid for. The UC scientists gave them jaw-dropping and unflattering results. 1.3 gallons per almond could be an underestimate after accounting for higher evapotranspiration due to CC & soil salinity badmomgoodmom.blogspot.com/2019/01/put-...
Amazing what an intensive crop this is.
Two words: Hemp Milk.
good on the UC for real. Also this fact was how I quit almonds
Reminds me of the 338 gallons to grow an avocado.
This is how I quit almond milk, and pretty much all almonds
I did this calculation independently a few years ago, and report 1.6-1.7 gallons per almond. Here's a detailed look: pacinst.org/national-geo...