On Sun, 24 May 2015 12:22:46 -0600, Cabrito del Bosque
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> Because, much like the pecan, they're water hogs - 8 gallons per nut.

Almonds only need a little more than a gallon per nut and there are
worse water hogs, like broccoli.
http://www.businessinsider.com/amoun...-tomato-2015-4

Some farmers are turning to "dry farming" with good results.
http://agwaterstewards.org/index.php...s/dry_farming/

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