Origin of walnuts

The origin of walnuts is in southeastern Europe and western Asia. The root system of walnuts is very developed and has good drought tolerance. Generally speaking, it is relatively It is suitable for planting in loose and breathable soil, and is more suitable for growing in temperate areas with four distinct seasons.

The origin of walnuts is not China. Walnuts are grown in a wide range. In China, walnuts are mainly produced in Yunnan, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Sichuan, Hebei, Gansu, Xinjiang, Anhui, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Tianjin, and Beijing. Walnuts are the specialty of Hebei, China, and Shandong. Walnuts produced in Yunnan and Xinjiang are generally the best.

Distribution of walnut producing areas

Walnuts are grown all over the world. Generally, walnuts are produced in Central Asia, West Asia, South Asia and Europe. Common producing areas are Germany, Italy, Austria, San Marino, Bulgaria and the Vatican.

German walnuts

German walnuts are generally planted around March in spring. Most of the walnuts produced in Germany are oval in shape, with thicker shells, better taste, and better pulp. The texture is relatively crispy, and the general price is about 10 yuan per pound.

Italian walnuts

Italian walnuts are usually planted in spring or autumn. The peel of walnuts produced in Italy is relatively thin, the kernels are fuller, and the taste is more mellow. The general price is 8 yuan. About a pound.

Bulgarian walnuts

Bulgarian walnuts are generally planted in March and April every year. Walnuts produced in Bulgaria have very plump kernels. The kernels are easy to fall off, have a soft texture, and have a relatively high oil content. , the general price is about 6 yuan per pound.