How Do You Grow Black Walnut Trees?
Black walnut trees can either be purchased as a young tree or grown from the nuts from an existing tree. Black walnut saplings can be very pricey if ordering from a nursery or buying from a landscaping supply outlet. Growing the black walnut saplings takes a bit of preparation, but more patience than anything else. Lay out a semi-straight black walnut limb at the lower edge of a southern facing slope. This limb will help retain the dirt that washes down the sloped area. Remove the grass from the area in front of the tree limb. Loosen the dirt with a hoe or rake. If you can acquire a layer of soil from around a black walnut tree, spread this over the exposed soil. Lay out black walnut nuts approximately six inches apart on the soil. The nuts should still be in their husks, which will range in color from dark green to black. Cover the entire area with several inches of black walnut leaves. Water the area heavily. Water the area anytime the leafy covering appears dry. As the leaves compos
