Description
The common name walnut derives from Old English wealhhnutu, literally foreign nut . The Latin name for the walnut was nux Gallica, Gallic nut . The generic name comes from Latin juglans.
Juglans regia is a large deciduous tree, attaining heights of 2535 m (80 to 120 ft), and a trunk up to 2 m (6 ft) in diameter, commonly with a short trunk and broad crown, though taller and narrower in dense forest competition. It is a light-demanding species, requiring full sun to grow well.
The bark is smooth, olive-brown when young and silvery-grey on older branches, and features scattered broad fissures with a rougher texture. Like all walnuts, the pith of the twigs contains air spaces; this chambered pith is brownish in color.
The whole fruit, including the husk, falls in autumn; the seed is large, with a relatively thin shell, and edible, with a rich flavor.
Seeds Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name |
Akhroot, dun, brain food |
Maximum Reachable Height |
30-37 meter |
Bloom Time |
The flowers are inconspicuous. |
Difficulty Level |
Easy to medium |
Planting And Care :
Begin caring for a tree by planting it correctly.Start your seeds in slightly shaded area 4 to 8 weeks before you plan on transferring them to your open outdoor garden.Place the tree in a hole that is at least twice as large as its root ball, and use soil that has been combined with light, organic mulch.Before the tree is placed in the hole, the roots need to be loosened.After the tree is in the hole, the hole needs to be filled with the soil and mulch mixture.The tree must be watered well after transplantation.Mulch the area around the tree, but make sure the mulch does not touch the trunk.Walnut tree care:
Sunlight |
At least 5-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day. |
Watering |
Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
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Soil |
The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.
Grow well in pH range of 6 to 7.5
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Temperature |
10 to 15 degree C
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Fertilizer |
During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer. |
Walnut Uses:
- Walnut or akhrot is an edible, hard shelled dry fruit used in main dishes and sweets and desserts as well a hard-shelled dried fruit that are used in main dishes as well as desserts and salads.
- Walnut oil is a rich source of nutrients and antioxidants, some of which may even improve your memory and concentration.