Almonds have been growing since ancient times on the mountain and foothills of Tashkent, Jizzakh, Samarkand, Kashkadarya and Surkhandarya regions. In addition, to the newly planted almond groves, it also grows wild in natural forests.

Almond varieties are very valuable and are used in many sectors of the economy. It is useful to eat unripe almonds that have not hardened, add sugar or make jam. Sweet-core almonds have 40-70% fat, 20-25% protein, 6% sugar, are rich in various nutrients, organic substances and are a valuable raw material for the confectionery industry. Kunjara contains up to 10% fat and a large amount of protein and carbohydrates. In addition to fat, protein and sugar, almonds contain 2-2.5% amygdalin, which is widely used in the perfumery industry and medicine. Almond peel is used in the preparation of gas-absorbing charcoal, in winemaking to give the wine a fragrant aroma, quality and flavor. Almond husk ash contains up to 40% potassium and is used as a fertilizer. Almond wood is very hard and beautiful, so it is a valuable item in carpentry and machinery.

Almonds are harvested at the age of 3-4 years, and produce highly from 12-18 years to 35-40 years. Properly covered, it will withstand a great deal of adverse conditions for up to 60-100 years. Almond seedlings are planted in autumn or early spring. It does not like thickness because it requires light, and grows well in soils with lime content. The yield of a bush tree ranges from 3-4 kg to 10-20 kg. According to the data, the most productive years were up to 30-40 kg.

In folk medicine, the mixing of sweet almond kernels with sugar is widely used in the treatment of diseases such as shortness of breath, dizziness.

Bitter almonds are not eaten, they are just used in medicine. Sweet almonds are good food.

This type of almond is used against freckles, spot hemorrhage, sunburn. It also treats the wrinkles on face. When sweet almonds are eaten, they make you fat.

Beneficial in earaches and ringing in the ears, especially bitter almond oil and its grind.

If the root of the almond tree is finely chopped and tied with vinegar or rose oil and placed on the forehead, it is beneficial for headaches. Bitter almond oil has a similar effect.