Walnuts

WHEN CAN I PLANT WALNUT TREES?

Walnut trees can be planted anytime between November to April. During these months, trees are dormant (they are in winter sleep).

 

WHICH WALNUT TREE VARIETY SHOULD I CHOOSE?

You can choose the walnut tree variety based on your land's climate and altitude (how many meters above sea level).

• Chandler is the best variety in terms of productivity and walnut quality. It’s our best selling walnut tree variety. In order to plant Chandler, your land should be located at an altitude of 1200 meters or lower. Should be planted with its pollinator Franquette.

• Fernor is a cold resistant and productive variety. It can be planted at altitudes higher than 1200m. Produces walnuts with high quality and tasty kernels. Should be planted with its pollinator Fernette.

HOW MANY TREES CAN I PLANT TO MY LAND?

You can plant 280 trees per hectare. There should be 5 meters distance between trees. Also, there should be 6 meters between rows of trees.