How Do You Plant A Black Walnut Tree From Seed?
The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is also known as the eastern black walnut and the American walnut. It is a large growing, deciduous, nut producing tree, often growing to heights of between 70 and 100 feet. Black walnut is native to regions throughout North America and is hardy in the USDA Zones 4 to 9. Besides its nut producing capabilities, black walnuts are grown for their hardwood, prized for use in cabinetry and furniture making. Black walnuts are used in cooking for adding to breads, candies and cookies. Plant a black walnut tree in the sunniest location in your garden and make sure it’s given rich, loamy, good draining soil. Hull each of the black walnuts by placing them into a container that has 2 to 3 inches of water in it to help soften the hull. Wash the seeds off thoroughly, discarding any that float to the top of the water. Black walnut seeds that float will probably not germinate. Place sand into a dishpan, or similar container. Pour water slowly into the container u
