Hi Lizzy
Yes this is the time to pick almonds. It is easier if you wait until they are bursting out of their husks. If you have a net (or even a big sheet), spread that out under the tree and whack the branches with a big stick (very therapeutic
). Once collected, they need to be left in the sun to dry out for 2 or 3 days. Almonds will keep for about 7 years, we think they taste better when they are a year old. Store them in sacks or a plastic, lidded bin. They are only selling for about 50 cents a kilo, 60 cents for the rounded ones, so we were amazed to see huge quantities from California at our local co-op...... air miles anyone
Dependent on your variety, olives can be picked from December/January onwards, you should be able to tell when they are ready. This year, due to all the rain they were very late around here picking them and a lot had fallen to the ground but they were still raked up and usable.
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