permaculture

[Douglas Woodard <dwoodard@becon.org>]

Walnut cultivars are propagated by grafting.

Walnuts from the grocery store might or might not germinate after 
stratification, and they might or might not (probably not) suit your area.

Consider whether you are interested in Persian/English (Carpathian etc.) 
walnuts, or the native black walnut, or both.

You may wish to consult the Northern Nut Growers Association (actually 
covers most of the U.S.) and maybe join them:

http://www.northernnutgrowers.org
and
http://www.nutgrowing.org

Note the "Ask Our Experts" service.

There are state nutgrowing associations affliated with NNGA in many 
states. These are a very valuable source of local information.

For additional information see the Society of Ontario Nut Growers:

http://www.songonline.ca

<http://www.songonline.ca/nuts/persian_walnut.htm>

<http://www.songonline.ca/nuts/blackwalnut.htm>

Note the book "Nut Growing Ontario Style."

For a sample nursery see

http://www.grimonut.com

Doug Woodard
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada




On 07/09/2010 7:24 PM, Tripp Tibbetts wrote:
> What little literature I've seen suggests that walnuts will come true from 
> seed, regardless of the parent's rootstock.  Does anyone know for sure if 
> this is the case?  Also, is there any reason why regular old walnuts at the 
> grocery store wouldn't germinate?  I would assume those would be superior 
> cultivars.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Tripp
>
>
>
> The best fertilizer is the gardener's shadow.
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