{"product_id":"walnut-10-bag","title":"Walnut - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe English or Persian Walnut (Juglans regia) is a majestic deciduous tree grown for its richly flavoured, oil-laden nuts and prized hardwood. In India it is a signature crop of Jammu \u0026amp; Kashmir, with cultivation across Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh, where the cool climate and deep soils suit it. It forms a broad, spreading canopy and large aromatic compound leaves that release a distinctive scent when crushed. The tree is wind-pollinated, bearing separate male catkins and small female flowers, often at slightly different times, so a second tree nearby improves nut set. The nut develops inside a green husk that blackens and splits at maturity to drop the familiar wrinkled, two-lobed kernel in its hard shell. Walnuts are a nutritional powerhouse, rich in omega-3 fats, and the timber is among the most valued in the world. Walnut is a tree for space and patience — it grows large and is slow to begin bearing — but a mature tree is productive for generations and a noble shade tree. Note that its roots release juglone, which suppresses many plants growing beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuglandaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-East Europe to the Himalaya and China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-25 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-20 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; slow to begin fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous; large pinnately compound aromatic leaves with 5-9 leaflets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish-yellow (male catkins and small female flowers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring (Mar-May), with leaf emergence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperate; needs winter chill (around 700-1000+ hours) and deep cool soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; needs an open position with plenty of room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep regular watering, especially while nuts fill; mature trees are fairly drought-tolerant but dislike both drought and waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, fertile, well-drained loam, pH 6.0-7.5; needs depth for its taproot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold winters for chill plus warm summers; hardy when dormant but late-spring frost damages new growth and flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; very humid conditions encourage walnut blight and anthracnose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual nitrogen feed in spring plus compost\/manure; zinc may be needed on deficient soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune lightly in late summer or autumn (not in spring, when it 'bleeds' sap) to shape and remove deadwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot suited to pots long-term; plant directly in deep ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrafting or budding of named varieties onto seedling rootstock; seed (whole nut) grows but is slow and variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalnut blight, anthracnose, codling moth, walnut husk fly, aphids and root rot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut kernel is edible; the tree, husks and roots produce juglone, which is toxic to many nearby plants (allelopathic) and the husk juice stains and irritates skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; easy in cool climates but needs space, patience and chill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdible kernels eaten raw or roasted, very rich in omega-3 fatty acids\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed in Indian sweets, baking, salads and as 'akhrot' garnish\u003cbr\u003e\nCold-pressed into gourmet walnut oil\u003cbr\u003e\nPrized hardwood for furniture and carving (Kashmiri walnut wood)\u003cbr\u003e\nLarge shade and ornamental tree for spacious cool gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it plenty of space and a deep soil for its taproot — it becomes a big tree\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant a second seedling or compatible variety nearby to improve wind-pollination\u003cbr\u003e\nDon't plant sensitive vegetables or shrubs under it because of juglone toxicity\u003cbr\u003e\nPrune only in late summer\/autumn to avoid heavy spring sap bleeding\u003cbr\u003e\nWear gloves when handling the husks — the juice stains skin and clothes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere do walnuts grow in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalnuts are grown mainly in Jammu \u0026amp; Kashmir, with orchards in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh, where there are cold winters and deep cool soils. They do not fruit in hot plains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long before a walnut tree bears nuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA grafted walnut typically begins bearing in 4-7 years, while a seedling can take 8-12 years; full cropping comes later as the tree matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two walnut trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalnut is wind-pollinated and male and female flowers often open at different times, so planting two trees greatly improves nut set, though single trees can still crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy won't grass or plants grow under my walnut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalnut roots, leaves and husks release juglone, a natural chemical toxic to many plants. Avoid growing sensitive vegetables and shrubs beneath the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen are walnuts harvested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalnuts are harvested in autumn (around September-October) when the green husks split and the nuts fall; they are then hulled and dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a walnut in a container?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot for the long term — walnut grows into a large tree with a deep taproot and needs to be planted directly in deep ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I prune a walnut tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune lightly in late summer or autumn to shape and remove deadwood. Never prune in late winter or spring, as walnuts bleed sap heavily then.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre walnut husks dangerous to handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe husk juice contains juglone, which strongly stains skin and clothing and can irritate skin, so wear gloves. The kernel itself is a healthy, edible nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat pests and diseases affect walnuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon problems are walnut blight, anthracnose, codling moth, walnut husk fly and aphids. Good air circulation and orchard hygiene help control them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil does a walnut need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep, fertile, well-drained loam with a near-neutral pH and room for its taproot. It dislikes shallow, heavy or waterlogged soils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256406606070,"sku":"PLT-WALNUT-B10-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-juglans-regia-walnut-akhrot-seeds.jpg?v=1783924332","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/walnut-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}