Plant Details

Juglans regia

English Walnut

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General Information

Scientific name: Juglans regia
Also known as: English Walnut

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree
Size: 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:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Oil, Sap, 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: Broad pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown