The best varieties of walnuts

In Russia, a huge number of varieties and types of walnuts have been bred, which are distinguished by winter hardiness, resistance to various diseases and pests, good yield and high quality of fruits.

Description and photos of walnut varieties

High-yielding walnut varieties described below are in great demand among gardeners.

"Dessert" - early ripening. It is a medium-sized tree with a wide spreading crown. The variety is drought-resistant, bears sweetish fruits.

In severe frosts, flower buds and wood of the tree are damaged, therefore "Dessertny" is recommended for growing in regions with a warm climate. Fruiting occurs 4 years after planting. Fruiting is abundant, regular. 22-25 kg of nuts weighing 15 g are obtained from one tree. Ripening in early to mid-September.

"Elegant" - a tree 4-5 m high, with a wide oval crown. The variety is distinguished by drought resistance, disease and pest resistance. Frost resistance of flower buds and wood is average. Fruiting occurs in the 5th year of the tree's life. The fruits ripen at the end of September. One plant brings 20-23 kg of nuts with a good sweetish taste, weighing 11-12 g. Due to resistance to frost, it can be planted everywhere.

"Abundant" - a medium-sized tree with a height of 3-4 m, which starts bearing fruit 4 years after planting. A variety with low winter hardiness. Resistant to brown spot. Fruits are formed in clusters of 3 pieces, sometimes 8 pieces or more. The yield of one individual is 28-30 kg of fruits. Nuts of this variety are of high taste. Their average weight is 11.5 g.

"Harvest" - a tall tree up to 6 m in height with a wide-oval crown. It starts bearing fruit 3-4 years after planting. The fruits ripen in the second decade of September. The variety is winter-hardy, with medium resistance to brown spot and other diseases. The crops are regular and abundant. One tree bears 25-29 kg of fruits of excellent taste with an average weight of 9-10 g. Suitable for growing in all regions.

"Aurora" - a vigorous, early-growing tree, growing up to 6 m. Fruiting occurs in the 4th year of its life. The yield of the variety increases with age. One 10-year-old plant produces about 25 kg of nuts. The fruits ripen at the end of September. They have good taste. Average weight - 12 g. This variety is winter-hardy, not susceptible to diseases.

Walnut "Ideal" and its photo

Walnut variety "Ideal" requires a more detailed description, since it is one of the most popular among Russian gardeners.

Its popularity is due to its high frost resistance (it can withstand temperatures down to -35 ° C). Seeds are planted in the soil at the end of autumn to a depth of 10 cm. Seedlings appear in early June. During the summer, seedlings grow by 10-15 cm.The period of their active growth is observed in early spring and by autumn they reach about 50 cm in height. The grown plants do not need winter shelter. For 2 years after planting, the walnut "Ideal" begins to bear fruit, while its height is more than 1 m. In subsequent years, the height and yield of this crop increase.

"Ideal" needs an abundance of sunlight, does not tolerate shading. It grows and develops well on calcareous loamy soils with moderate moisture. Its root system is powerful, wide, penetrating deep into the soil, so the tree should be planted away from buildings. Flowering in May, fruit ripening in late September - early October. The flowers are collected in inflorescences, from which later clusters of 15 nuts are formed.

The tree reaches 4-5 m in height. Bears fruit 2 times a year. More than 120 kg of fruits per year are harvested from one 10-15-year-old plant, therefore "Ideal" is many times superior in yield to other varieties. The average fruit weight is 10 g. The kernel has a pleasant taste.

Walnut "Ideal" (photo above) reproduces only by seeds, while inheriting the most valuable properties and qualities. Suitable for growing in the northern regions of Russia.

Walnut variety "Giant" and his photo

The “Giant” walnut variety is the second highly productive variety after “Ideal”, however, compared to it, the “Giant” starts bearing fruit 5-6 years after planting.

The tree grows rapidly, reaching a height of 5 m. The crown is of medium density, broadly spreading. Fruits are round, large, weighing 10 g. Fruiting is regular, abundant, up to 100 fruits per plant. "Giant" is suitable for planting throughout Russia.

Early-growing walnut varieties and their photos

Early-growing walnut varieties are characterized by early ripening. They are characterized by the following features: small tree height, early ripening of fruits, fruiting from the age of 3, the formation of fruits on the apical and lateral shoots. Secondary flowering occurs 2 weeks after spring and continues throughout the summer until early September. The fruits ripen in the second half of August. Fruiting is abundant, from 3 to 25 or more nuts can be formed on one cluster.

A fast-growing walnut requires a warm mild climate, since late spring frosts with temperatures from 0 and below damage shoots, leaves and flowers.

The tree brings a rich harvest with good development of lateral shoots, since, unlike other types of walnut, not only apical, but also lateral buds are productive in the early-fruiting tree.

The best varieties of early-growing walnut are presented below.

"Dawn of the East" - a low-growing tree with a height of 3-4 m, characterized by winter hardiness and resistance to brown spot. Becomes fruiting 4-5 years after planting. Flowering in late April - early May. Fruit ripening at the end of September. Fruiting is regular. Up to 24 kg of fruits are obtained from one adult. The mass of one nut is 9 g. The Zarya Vostoka variety is recognized as one of the best varieties for growing in the gardens of central Russia.

"Breeder" - differs in nuts with a thin shell. Fruiting annually, resistant to pests and diseases. Average winter hardiness. In severe frosts, flower buds and wood can be damaged. The fruits are formed mainly at the top. Fruiting occurs at 4 years of age. Blossoming in April-May. Fruits ripen in early September. Up to 20 kg of fruits are harvested from one tree. Walnut weight - 7 g. This variety is suitable for cultivation in the southern regions.

"Five-year plan" - a tall tree, reaching 5 m. The variety is frost-hardy, with a high resistance to diseases. Fruiting is regular, average. Flowering in late April - early May. Ripens in the second half of September. Fruits are formed on top and side shoots. One adult plant produces 18-20 kg of fruit. Walnut mass - 9 g.

"Petrosyan's beloved" - is a tall tree with a rounded crown. The variety is high-yielding, frost-hardy, and bears fruits of excellent taste. Bloom in late April. Fruit ripening at the end of September. Fruiting for 4 years after planting. The yield is 22 kg of fruits from one individual. Walnut mass - 12 g.

In addition to the above, early-growing varieties include:

Memory of Minov	Pinsky	Baikonur
State farm	Pelan

In the photo in our gallery you can see some varieties of walnuts:

Black, white, English and Japanese types of walnuts (with photo)

In total, 4 types of walnuts are known in the world: English, black, Japanese, white.

English differs in the small size of the fruit and their thin shell, which is easily cracked. According to the historical version, this species got its name thanks to the English traders who brought it to North America, where this plant quickly became widespread due to its high taste.

Black it has a thick shell that is very difficult to crack, and on its surface there is a thin film with a strong pungent aroma. The home of the black walnut is the Appalachian region, located in the central Mississippi valley. Previously, the Indians of North America ate the fruits of this plant. The palatability of this type of fruit is good.

White is very rare. Produces oily, sweet fruits. Today this species is endangered. The trees grow up to 20 m in height.

Japanese It has a fast growth rate, but unlike other types of walnuts, it does not reach a great height and grows up to 9 m. It bears sweet fruits of excellent taste. Due to its compact size, it is suitable for growing in a garden.

You can consider the characteristic features of each type of walnut in the photo presented below in the photo gallery:

The taste and useful properties of these wonderful fruits are probably known to all our readers. Do you know which varieties of walnuts are distinguished by winter hardiness, high productivity, resistance to pests and diseases, and excellent fruit quality? We will tell you about this in this article.

Walnut: description

Many have seen this powerful deciduous tree. It has a developed root system. The fruits of this tree are dry drupes with fleshy inedible plyus. They dry out and crack when ripe. In terms of size, the fruits are small, large or medium. Their shape depends on the type of tree - round, oval, oval-oblong, oblong-squeezed from the sides, ovoid, etc.

The shell has an almost smooth, finely and coarsely wrinkled, sometimes lumpy surface with numerous cells. All varieties of walnuts are both moisture- and heat-loving crops, capable of developing and producing crops only in warm, southern regions, prefer moist lands. The nut grows and develops well where the average annual air temperature is not less than +10 ° С, and in the warmest month the air warms up to +25 ° С. That is why in the middle lane most of the walnut fruits do not have time to ripen.

Today there are many varieties and varieties of this tree, which are resistant to light frosts and diseases and have a pleasant taste. Many of them yield excellent harvests.

How to plant a tree?

Descriptions of walnut varieties today can be found in all gardening publications, so every summer resident can try to grow this tree on his site. Any soil is suitable for him. It is important to dig a hole, the depth of which will be at least a meter, and the diameter is about fifty centimeters. Before transferring the seedlings to the hole, place them in water for two days. If you do everything right, in three to four years the tree will delight you with its first harvest.

Popular varieties

Gardeners of our country note several varieties that are in high demand and are considered the best. They are selected according to several criteria. Nuts with a thin shell and a large round shape are of particular value.

Today, 21 varieties of walnuts are cultivated on the territory of our country. However, some of them are grown more often than others. These include, first of all, such varieties as "ideal" and "giant". We will tell you more about them below. In regions of Russia where winter is not too harsh, early-growing forms are planted, which were obtained by breeders from the Tashkent region.

Walnut: grade "ideal"

In the fifties of the last century, S. Kalmykov, a breeder from Fergana, bred a new variety of early-growing walnut. It begins to bear fruit in the fifth year. Walnut ("ideal" variety) has inflorescences that form a brush, on which several nuts appear at once. The main feature of this variety is the possibility of a second flowering with many nut ovaries.

By the time this variety was received, a series of articles about early-growing nuts bred in Fergana had appeared in magazines. Many varieties of S. S. Kalmykov began to bear fruit at the age of two. They were undersized (no more than 2 m), while 10-18 fruits were tied in the brush. These articles caused a furor among gardeners. The famous breeder began to receive letters from all over the Soviet Union.

Quite a large walnut of the "ideal" variety has won recognition among Russian gardeners for its high frost resistance. It can withstand frosts down to -35 degrees. Seeds are planted in the fall in the ground to a depth of 10 centimeters. At the end of June (next year), the first shoots appear, and by autumn the seedling grows to fifty centimeters. It is important that there is no need to cover young trees for the winter.

"Ideal" needs an abundance of sunlight, it does not tolerate shading well. The tree develops and grows well on loamy calcareous soils, moderately moist. The tree has a strong, wide root system, so the nut should be planted away from various buildings. Flowering begins in May, fruits can be harvested at the end of September. Flowers are collected in inflorescences, from which clusters of nuts are formed.

After three years, the nut begins to bear fruit. Growing up, the tree increases its yield. It grows to an average of five meters. It has a good harvest (120 kg). These numbers refer to an adult plant (12 years old). The mass of the nuclei is on average 10-12 grams.

"Dessert"

The varieties of walnuts that are in demand in our country today are also adequately represented by the early ripening "dessert" variety. It is a medium-sized tree (3 meters high) with a spreading crown.

The variety is resistant to drought, the tree bears fruit sweetish in taste in a powerful shell. This variety is intended for cultivation in the south of our country, since flower buds and wood of a tree are affected in severe frosts. In the fourth year after planting, the tree begins to bear fruit. This variety is distinguished by stable and abundant yields. The fruits ripen in mid-September. On average, up to 25 kg of nuts are removed from one tree. The mass of the nuclei is up to 15 grams. This variety can be classified as large-fruited.

Black walnut

It is a wind-pollinated monoecious plant. The height of the tree reaches fifty meters. The length of cirrus leaves reaches forty centimeters and a width of twenty centimeters. They have a pronounced balsamic smell. Such a tree bears fruit in the tenth year.

The fruit of a black walnut is covered with a thick, durable peel. They are larger than traditional ones, and their core is much darker, and has numerous grooves. Black walnut peel is rich in vitamins (especially vitamin C).

The kernel of the black walnut contains proteins, carbohydrates and oils. The leaves of this tree and the pericarp are used in the manufacture of some medicines (in particular for dietary supplements).

Black walnut is a light-loving plant. It is not particularly demanding for heat.This is a winter-hardy variety, however, in the first years after planting, the plant is sensitive to frost. Therefore, it is recommended to cover it at this time. Black walnut tolerates excessive moisture well, withstands flooding of the soil for 1.5 months.

The soil for this variety is preferable to be neutral or slightly alkaline. It should be mulched and loose. The tree needs protection from the wind.

"Elegant"

Walnut varieties, photos of which you can see in this article, ripen at different times. "Graceful" refers to the medium early, as it bears fruit at the end of September. The tree reaches a height of five meters, has a powerful structure and a dense, well-leafy crown.

The characteristic features of this species are drought resistance and natural immunity to many diseases and pests. The plant tolerates frost moderately: wood and flower buds are affected only during severe frosts.

The first crop appears in the fifth year. One tree gives more than twenty kilograms of fruit, with good taste. The core weight is 11 grams.

"Harvest"

This is a fairly tall tree (up to 6 meters in height), has a wide-oval crown. Fruiting usually begins in the fourth year. The variety belongs to the mid-season, since the nuts ripen at the end of September.

The variety is winter-hardy and slightly susceptible to brown spot and other diseases. Differs in good regular productivity. About thirty kilograms of fruits are harvested from one tree. The kernel with a great taste, weighing 9-11 grams.

"Abundant"

Some varieties of walnuts begin to bear fruit as early as the fourth year. An example of this is "abundant." The tree has a maximum height of five meters. This variety does not tolerate negative temperatures well, so it should not be planted in the northern regions of the country. It should be noted that it is resistant to a very common disease - brown spot.

Nuts are formed in clusters - 3 fruits each. Sometimes the bunch is eight or more nuts. The tree has a high yield - up to 30 kilograms of nuts with a kernel weight of 12 grams. This variety is very much loved by gardeners because of its excellent taste.

"Giant"

The "giant" walnut is a bit similar to the "ideal", but the fruiting of this tree occurs in the sixth year. The tree grows surprisingly fast and reaches a height of five meters. It has a lush crown, rounded large fruits (10 grams). It produces a crop regularly, mainly on the apical branches. About one hundred kilograms of fruits with a thin shell are harvested from the tree. The plant is resistant to many diseases that are characteristic of walnuts (for example, brown spot).

Walnut: large-fruited varieties

There are much fewer such varieties, which is probably why they are of particular interest to breeders. We have already told you about the varieties "ideal" and "dessert", which can be fully attributed to large-fruited.

Giant varieties

According to experts, one of the largest varieties is the "bomb" (Moldova). Its fruits weigh thirty grams. Thanks to the thick peel, this fruit looks much more than its true weight - two nuts can hardly fit into a standard 250-gram glass.

Now scientists are working on its selection. Other interesting varieties have also been bred - "Rudakovsky", "Prykarpatsky", "Bukovinsky 2". There was even a variety called "Bukovina bomb". There is clearly a hint of the size of the Moldovan nut.

The fruits of the new varieties bred in Ukraine are smaller - their weight does not exceed twenty grams. The good frost-resistant varieties “Stanislavsky” and “Tula Tonkokory” should also be noted. They produce nuts weighing over fifteen grams.

"Kalarashsky"

Walnut varieties are becoming popular not only because of the size of the fruit. The taste of the product is of no less importance.
It is a vigorous tree with a dense, rounded crown. Blooms early enough.It has a proterandric type of flowering. This means that staminate flowers bloom about seven days earlier than pistillate ones. For this tree, the best pollinator is the Skinos variety.

The nuts are very large. The average fruit weight reaches nineteen grams. The shape is round, slightly ribbed, with a rounded top and a flat base. The shell is not very thin, dense. The kernel is large; when the nut is broken, it separates completely. The core film is yellow. The kernel is oily, with a pleasant taste.

"Memory of Minov"

Not all large-fruited varieties of walnuts are widespread in our country. For example, this is an excellent medium-ripening variety. It belongs to the large-fruited variety of the nut.

The tree grows quickly, it is powerful, with a crown of medium density. Flowering is homogamous. The fruits ripen mainly on the apical branches. Fruiting is regular, occurs in the sixth year after planting. Walnut large-fruited variety "Memory of Minova" is very large, slightly flattened, slightly ribbed. The average mass of the nucleus is 15.2 grams, the maximum is 18.5 grams. The nut has a thin shell, its thickness is 1.0 mm. This variety belongs to the table types.

We have presented you the best varieties of walnuts. Of course, this is not a complete list. Anyone who is interested in these plants and their fruits, we recommend that you look through publications on gardening, where descriptions of new products from Russian and foreign breeders are regularly published.

Walnut is a heat-loving southern culture. However, thanks to the labors of breeders, frost-resistant, early-growing species have appeared, which are successfully grown in various regions of our country. On this page, you will get acquainted with the characteristics and descriptions of walnut varieties that will help you make the right choice.

Ideal is the most famous variety

The favorite of domestic gardeners, the Ideal variety takes 1st place among the best varieties of walnuts. Let's dwell on its merits in more detail.

1. Firstly, high resistance to frost (the tree can withstand up to -36, buds up to -32).
2. The second remarkable quality is its early maturity. Already in the 2nd year, the nut begins to bear its first fruits.
3. This species is high-yielding. Under favorable conditions, a 10 -15 year old tree can yield up to 120 kg of fruit.
4. Another advantage is short stature. Trees grow on average up to 5 m.
   "Ideal" loves sunlight (in the shade the tree will ache) and space. Waterlogging is unacceptable. The place for the nut should not be in the lowlands, where moisture usually stagnates in spring or after rains. If the soil on the site is acidic, you need to add ash or lime to the hole.
   In May, flowering begins, with male and female flowers blooming almost simultaneously, which is important for pollination. "Ideal" has proven itself perfectly in the middle lane and in the Moscow region.

Advantages:
• Resistant to severe frost
• Fast-growing
• Thin-bored fruits

Flaws: • Does not tolerate shading

• Powerful spreading roots (a sufficiently spacious planting area is needed).

Walnut varieties for the Moscow region.

Gardeners of the middle zone and the Moscow region are primarily interested in the winter hardiness of walnuts. Winter freezing of shoots is the main reason that hinders the spread of this culture in the northern regions. Below are descriptions of the most frost-resistant varieties of walnuts that tolerate our harsh winters relatively easily, and if they freeze, they quickly recover.

Giant

Giant

Variety "Giant" - frost-resistant (up to -33), drought-resistant. These are medium-sized trees, growing up to 6 meters, beginning to bear fruit in the 6th year. Flowering begins in May. By the beginning of October, fruits ripen (6-7 cm) in 2-3 pieces. together, thin. Nuts taste sweet with low fat content. Productivity by 15-16 years can be up to 40 kg.

Advantages:
• Winter hardy
• Large fruits with thin shells
• The core can be easily removed
• Good disease resistance

Flaws: • Relatively late fruiting

Sadko

Sadko

The undersized variety "Sadko" is remarkable. Mature trees barely reach 3.5 meters in height. This dwarf variety is highly winter-hardy and grows well in the conditions of central Russia. The first harvest "Sadko" begins to bring in 3 years. Fruits ripen in clusters of 6-8 pieces. Nuts with a thin shell up to 4 cm in size. I would like to draw the attention of gardeners of the Moscow region to this variety, because it was created specifically for growing in the Moscow region.

Advantages of the variety: • Frost resistance

• Short stature
• early maturity

Astakhovsky

Astakhovsky

A new variety "Astakhovsky" - frost-resistant (up to -37 degrees) has proven itself well in the conditions of the Moscow region. Trees grow up to 10 meters. The first fruits begin to bear on the 6th year of growth. It blooms in early May. The harvest ripens by mid-September. One tree can give about 40 kg.

Advantages: • High frost resistance

• Excellent resistance to disease
• Early maturity

Flaws: • High crown

• Late entry into fruiting

Yielding

Yielding - a winter-hardy variety of walnut, has proven itself well in the Central Chernozem region and the Moscow region. The tree grows to a height of 6 meters. Fruiting in 4 years after planting. Flowering occurs in early May. Nuts ripen at the end of September. The yield is 25 kg. The kernel has a sweet taste.

Advantages: • Fast-growing

• Early maturity
• Annual fruiting

Flaws: • Medium disease resistance

• Tall tree with wide oval crown

Levina's early-growing walnut

A variety with excellent frost resistance (up to -35) can be grown in the middle lane and the Moscow region. Low-growing trees give a harvest already in the 4th year. Fruits 5-6 cm in size ripen in 4-6 pieces. in a bunch. Productivity 15-20 kg per tree. The very thin "paper" shell is easily crushed by fingers.

Advantages:
• Resistant to severe frost
• Large-fruited
• Excellent resistance to disease
• Kernels are easy to extract

Review of varieties of walnuts for the Krasnodar Territory

The market offers a wide variety of species of this crop, zoned for cultivation in the Kuban. Below are the best varieties that have already proven themselves well.

Aurora

Aurora

A fast-growing frost-resistant form with the beginning of fruiting in the fourth year. The height of the trees reaches 6 m. Diseases are slightly affected. Bloom in late April. You can start picking nuts from mid-September. Productivity is about 25 kg. The variety is zoned in the Krasnodar Territory.

Advantages:
• Stable yields
• Thin-bored fruits
• Disease resistant

Flaws: • Vigorous

Walnut variety Zarya Vostoka

Dawn of the East

A species with sufficient winter hardiness. Medium-sized trees with a compact crown. Fruiting from 4-5 years. Brown spot damage is moderate. This variety of walnut has apical - lateral fruiting. The tree blooms at the end of April, and in mid-September, nuts are already ripening. Productivity 24 kg. It has proven itself well in the conditions of the Krasnodar Territory.

Advantages: • Early maturing

• Regular fruiting
• Thin shell

Flaws: • Low resistance to disease

Walnut variety Graceful

Elegant

Trees of this species grow up to 5 meters with a dense leafy crown. It enters the fruiting phase in the 4th year. The winter hardiness of the variety is average; in severe frosts, wood and flower buds can be damaged. Practically not susceptible to fungal diseases. By the end of September, it produces about 20 kg of fruits with high palatability.

Advantages:
• Resistant to brown spot and pests
• Excellent taste
• Drought resistant

Flaws: • Possible frost damage to bark and kidneys

Walnut Five Years

Walnut with an interesting name Five Years

A vigorous, early-growing variety of walnut with satisfactory frost resistance. Recommended for cultivation in the southern regions. Fruiting 4 years after planting. Blooms late to mid-May. The nuts are ready to be harvested at the end of September. The harvest is 20 kg.

Advantages:

• Disease resistant
• Drought tolerant

Flaws:

• Vigorous trees

Breeder

Breeder

Medium-sized form with the beginning of fruiting at 4 years. The frost resistance of the variety is average. It is slightly damaged by diseases. Flowering occurs at the end of April. The type of fruiting is predominantly apical. In early September, the crop is ready to be harvested. One walnut tree gives about 20 kg. A promising variety for the Krasnodar Territory.

Advantages:
• Fast-growing
• Thin shell
• Amicable ripening of nuts

Abundant

Walnut Abundant

Trees reach a height of 5 m. Fruiting begins in the 4th year. Poorly tolerates frost, but has good resistance to brown spotting. Recommended for cultivation in the southern regions (Krasnodar Territory, Adygea). Fruits of this species are collected in bunches of 8 pieces each. Productivity 28 kg.

Advantages:
• Fast-growing
• Yielding
• Wonderful taste

Dessert

Dessert

Vigorous trees with a spreading crown. In the 4th year of growth, they begin to bear fruit. Low frost resistance. Bloom in late April. Fruit picking in mid-September. Yield 22-25 kg of nuts. This walnut variety is zoned in the Krasnodar Territory.
Advantages:
• Fast-growing
• Resistant to brown spot
• Early maturing

Krasnodarets

Krasnodarets variety

A tree of strong growth with a dense crown. Bears fruit in the 4th-5th year. Average frost resistance. Flowering begins by the end of April. Ripening of the crop at the end of September. You can collect 18-20 kg from a tree. Even the name of this variety suggests that it is zoned for the Kuban.
Advantages:
• Disease resistant
• Large and tasty fruits
• Drought resistant

Petrosyan's favorite

Petrosyan's favorite

A fast-growing variety of walnut. The trees are vigorous with a rounded crown. At 4-5 years of development, it bears the first fruits. Frost resistance is good enough. Early flowering - at the end of April, with male and female flowers blooming at the same time. The fruits ripen at the end of September. The harvest is 22 kg per tree. Recommended for cultivation in the regions of the North Caucasus.
Advantages:
• Fast-growing
• Drought resistant
• Excellent fruit taste

Pelan

Pelan variety

This variety of walnut has tall trees with sufficient frost resistance. "Pelan" begins to bear fruit in 4-5 years. Bloom in late April. The crop can be harvested at the end of September. Average yield 25 kg per plant. The variety is recommended for cultivation in the Krasnodar Territory and other regions of the North Caucasus.
Advantages:
• Fast-growing
• Early maturing
• Fruits with a thin shell
• Annual stable yields

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There is a great variety walnut varieties, which differ from each other in resistance to frost, pests, diseases, as well as wonderful taste and yield. It is worth noting that this culture can not only saturate the body with vitamins and nutrients, but it can also bring a steady income.

Any soil is suitable for growing a walnut tree - the main thing is to dig a hole about 1 meter deep, with a diameter of up to 50 cm. Before transferring the seedlings to the ground, they need to be put in water for two days. With proper planting, the first harvest of useful nuts can be harvested within 2-3 years after planting.The average lifespan of a walnut tree is 60 years. During all this time, it will be possible to collect more than 70 tons of pure fruits (without shells).

Among gardeners, several varieties of walnut are distinguished, which are in special demand and are considered the best. They are screened out according to several criteria, nuts with a thin shell and a large round shape are especially valuable.

Dessert

Dessert

The variety is early maturing. It is a moderately growing tree (about 3 meters high), with lush, spreading foliage. The variety is drought tolerant and bears fruit with sweetish kernels, which are enclosed in a powerful shell.

This variety of nuts is intended for cultivation in the southern regions, since during severe frosts, the flower buds and wood of the tree are damaged. Already 4 years after planting, the plant begins to bear its first fruits. Differs in abundant and stable yields. Fruits ripen in mid-September.

From one tree it turns out to collect, on average, up to 25 kg of nuts, with a mass of kernels up to 15 grams.

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Elegant

The variety is considered medium early, since fruiting occurs at the end of September. The plant grows up to 5 meters in height, has a powerful structure and a densely leafy crown. The main features of this type of nuts are drought resistance, as well as natural immunity to various diseases and pests of this crop.

Moderate frost tolerance: flower buds and wood are affected only during severe frosts. The first crop appears only 5 years after planting. One tree is capable of producing more than 20 kg of ripe fruits, with a good sweetish taste and with a kernel weight of 11 grams. Due to its frost resistance, it can be planted everywhere.

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Abundant

A tree of medium height (from 3 to 5 meters), begins fruiting processes at the 4th year of life. The variety does not tolerate frost, so it is best to plant it in the southern regions of the country. However, it is resistant to such a common disease as brown spot.

Fruits are formed in clusters - 3 pieces each. It sometimes happens that one bunch may contain 8 or more fruits. One tree is capable of producing good yield results - from 28 to 30 kg of nuts with an average kernel weight of 12 grams. This variety is popular due to its excellent taste.

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Yielding

The tree is tall - up to 6 meters in height, has a wide-oval crown. Begins fruiting 4 years after planting in the ground. The variety is mid-season, as the fruits ripen by the end of September.

The walnut is hardy and moderately sensitive to brown spot and other diseases. It produces good yields on a regular basis, which is why it is considered quite fertile. More than 28 kg of nuts can be harvested from one tree. The core in them has a mass of 9-11 g, and has a wonderful sweet taste. This variety takes root in any locality.

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Aurora

A fast-ripening powerful tall plant that can be more than 6 meters in height. Already 4 years after planting, the first fruiting occurs. With increasing age, the plant increases its yield several times. For example, a 10-year-old tree can produce 25 kg of excellent tasting nuts.

The average mass of one nucleus is 12 grams. "Aurora" perfectly tolerates winter frosts and is resistant to various diseases.

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Dawn of the East

A small plant reaching 3 meters in height. Resistant to frost and brown spot. Begins to give the first fruits from the 4th year of life, and then shows good yield results. This variety is considered early, because the end ripening occurs in early September.

Flowering occurs in early May. More than 24 kg of nuts can be easily harvested from an adult, with an inner core mass of 9 grams.

Separately, I would like to talk about the two most popular varieties of walnuts - "Giant" and "Ideal":

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Ideal

It won recognition among domestic gardeners for its high frost resistance. It is able to withstand frosts down to -35 degrees Celsius.

Seeds are planted in the fall, in the ground 10 cm deep. By the end of June next year, the first shoots begin to appear, and closer to autumn the plant grows up to 50 cm. It is noteworthy that it is not necessary to cover young trees for the winter. 2 years after planting in the ground, the nut begins to bear fruit. As the plant grows, its yield also increases.

This variety desperately needs a sunny color, otherwise it will simply wither in the shade. Flowering falls in May, and fruiting at the end of September - early October. The flowers form inflorescences, from which then the formation of bunches of walnuts occurs - 15 pieces each. On average, the tree grows up to 5 meters, and gives a good harvest: 120 kg (from a 12 year old plant). The average mass of nuclei is 10 grams.

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Giant

A highly productive variety, which is somewhat similar to the "Ideal", but fruiting occurs at 5-6 years of plant life.

The tree grows rapidly and reaches 5 meters in height. Lush crown, large rounded fruits, with kernels of 10 grams. Productivity is regular, mainly apical. From a tree, you can collect about 100 kg of fruit with a thin shell. The plant is resistant to a variety of diseases inherent in walnuts (for example, brown spot).

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