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How to Grow English Walnut

Juglans regia

Your complete guide to growing English Walnut.

☀SunFull sun (6+ hours)
💧WaterModerate — regular watering
📅Harvest150-180 days
🗺Zones3–7
📏Height40-60 feet
English Walnut📷 Wikipedia: Juglans regia

When to Plant English Walnut

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 3 — — September
Zone 4 — — September
Zone 5 — — September – October
Zone 6 — — August – October
Zone 7 — — August – October

Companion Plants for English Walnut

✓ Good companions

Chives

Repels aphids and other pests, improves soil health without competing for deep nutrients

Comfrey

Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, leaves make excellent mulch and fertilizer

Daffodils

Bulbs deter rodents that might damage walnut roots and eat fallen nuts

Garlic

Natural fungicide properties help prevent root rot and other soil-borne diseases

Lavender

Repels moths and other flying insects, attracts beneficial pollinators

Marigolds

Repels nematodes and other soil pests, deters aphids and whiteflies

Nasturtiums

Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, attracts beneficial insects

White Clover

Fixes nitrogen in soil, provides ground cover, and attracts pollinators

✗ Keep away from

Apple Trees

Sensitive to juglone compound, can experience reduced vigor and fruit production

Black Cherry

Susceptible to walnut's juglone toxin, can suffer stunted growth and eventual death

Tomatoes

Walnut roots produce juglone which is toxic to tomatoes, causing wilting and death

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

14.60gProtein
5.21gFiber
2.24mgIron
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