Juglans regia

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Juglans regia

Also known as: English Walnut

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Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree

Format: Large

Height: 20.00 m

Width: 20.00 m

Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Oil, Juice, Seed

Edibility:
(4)

Medicinal:
(3)

Features:
Dye, Herbicide, Oil, Paint, Repellent, Wood, Carbon farming

Description

Seeds can be eaten raw or used in baked goods such as cakes and ice cream because of their delicious flavor. They can also be ground into flour and serve as a flavoring in both sweet and savory dishes. Unripe fruits are often pickled in vinegar. Edible oil can be extracted from the seeds, but it should not be stored for too long as it can quickly become rancid. The oil has a pleasant taste and is used in salads and for cooking. In spring, sap is harvested from the plant and used to make sugar. Finely ground shells are used in making pasta 'agnolotti' and also serve as a spice fixative. Dried green husk contains 2.5-5% ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and can be extracted and used as a vitamin supplement. Leaves of the plant are used to make tea.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/10

End of Harvest: 15/11

Crown Data

Crown Type: Breed piramidaal

Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Corylus avellana Hazel	Corylus avellana (hazel) can provide support to Juglans regia (walnut) by helping to fix nitrogen in the soil, enhancing soil fertility and health.
Fraxinus Excelsior Ash, European ash, Common Ash	Fraxinus excelsior (ash) can enhance the growth conditions for Juglans regia by providing shade and moisture retention in the soil.
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn	Crataegus monogyna (hawthorn) supports biodiversity and attracts beneficial insects that can aid in pollination and pest control around Juglans regia.
Fagus sylvatica Beech	Fagus sylvatica (beech) provides shelter and habitat, creating a more diverse ecosystem that benefits Juglans regia.
Betula pendula Birches	Betula pendula (silver birch) helps improve soil structure and can provide early canopy cover for Juglans regia seedlings, enhancing their growth.
Rubus idaeus Raspberry	Rubus idaeus (raspberry) can benefit from the shade provided by Juglans regia while also reducing competition for nutrients in the soil.