How to grow walnut

How to grow walnut

Walnut is a durable plant. It will bring fruit to many subsequent generations. It should be placed so that it does not interfere with its spreading crown to other plants. It should grow away from buildings so that there are no powerful roots to damage the foundation.

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One of the ways to land a nut - seeds. For sowing, large seeds are selected with a thin shell. The kernels should be released from the green shell and dry well in the sun, and then in the shade. You can not dry the walnut seeds on batteries and other heating installations.

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In the fall, you need to dwell the land in the selected places for landing to a depth of at least meter. The distance between the selected places should be 10-12 m. Spring can be started.

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Once again it is good to dwell a pit, a depth and diameter of 1 m. Fill it with a fertile soil layer. Make a recess by 8-10 cm. Fix in a pit of 3-4 seed seeds up. If the seed put on the contrary, it will be froning the tree for several years later. Seeds can be positioned by a triangle or square with parties 20-25 cm. The Earth is sealing for better seed fit. Pour 3-4 liters of water. From above pour a small layer of sawdust.

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The second method of growing nut - seedlings. Seed seed in prepared beds at a distance of 50 cm from each other. Sowing depth 8-9 cm. Saplings are better to plant at a permanent place aged 2 years. When transplanting can not be damaged by the side roots, but the main root must be cut off the secator at an altitude of 40 cm and smear the clay. Saplot omit to the prepared hole and straighten the roots. The root neck must perform 3-4 cm above the ground level. Pump to fall asleep, compact the soil. From a sapling immediately cut extra branches.

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For the first few years, all caring for nuts is in watering and weeding. You can close bean and melting cultures nearby.

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In three years, the trunk is still formed. The height of the trunk of an adult tree - 1.5-2 m. At four years, it is necessary to complete the formation of the trunk and start forming the crown. The crown skeleton should be 30-40 main branches. It is necessary to cut the weak, dried, sore branches and unnecessary shoots from its inner part.

In walnuts a lot of antioxidants. But in order for them to benefit the body, there are fresh fruits, not fried.

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