Now, you might be thinking, "But what about other crops, like avocados or strawberries?" And, yes, those crops also require water, but almond trees are particularly thirsty. It's like they're the Guinness World Record holders for water consumption in the plant kingdom!
So, why is this a problem? Well, California, where most of the world's almonds are grown, is a dry state that's prone to droughts. It's like trying to grow a water-loving crop in the middle of the Mojave Desert - not exactly the most sustainable idea, if you know what I mean.
