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🌱 Juglans regia — English Walnut, Black Walnut

Seeds of Juglans regia, a deciduous tree species in the family Juglandaceae, are available for purchase. These seeds are a great option for gardeners and farmers looking to grow a frost-resistant tree with high yields.

🌿 Botanical Description

Juglans regia is a large tree that can grow up to 5 m in height. It has a broad, rounded crown and a straight, columnar trunk. The leaves are pinnately compound, with 15-23 leaflets that are 5-10 cm long. The flowers are catkins, produced in the spring, and the nuts are enclosed in a thin, edible shell. The kernel is delicious and sweet, with a weight of 10-11 g and a good oil content.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep in well-draining soil in the fall or early spring. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 10-20°C. Germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: Well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: Keep the soil consistently moist during the first year after sowing. Fertilize annually with a balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9. Frost tolerance: Up to -20°C.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Juglans regia is native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia and the Caucasus. It is commonly found in the wild in the mountainous regions of Russia, China, and Eastern Europe. The tree prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade.

✨ Interesting Facts

Juglans regia has been cultivated for over 4,000 years, with evidence of walnut cultivation dating back to ancient civilizations in the Middle East and Mediterranean. The tree is a valuable source of timber, nuts, and oil. In traditional medicine, the leaves and bark of the tree are used to treat various ailments.