How many years does a walnut tree take to bloom and bear fruit?
A walnut tree generally takes 7-8 years to bear fruit. If it is a grafted variety, it takes 5-6 years to bear fruit, depending on the local climate and environment and the variety.
I. Growth Habits
The walnut tree likes light and prefers a cool, temperate climate. It is relatively tolerant of dry cold but not of heat, and likes deep, fertile, slightly acidic to weakly alkaline loam or clay loam that is suitable for full sunlight, well drained, moist and fertile. Its drought resistance is relatively weak, and it is not tolerant of saline-alkaline soil. It has a deep root system and relatively strong wind resistance, is not tolerant of transplanting, has fleshy roots, and is not tolerant of waterlogging.
II. Cultivation Techniques
1. Soil: The walnut is a perennial, deep-rooted, light-loving fruit tree. Choose a wind-sheltered, sunny gentle slope, flat land or river valley. Well-drained soil is required, with a soil depth of more than 1 m and loose texture; loam and sandy loam with a pH of 7.0-7.5 are more suitable.
2. Time: Autumn and spring are suitable. In autumn, from late October to late November; in spring, from early March to early April.
3. Planting technique: When planting, after pruning the overly long main root and injured roots of the seedling, dip the roots in a mixture of GGR6 green plant growth regulator at 50-100 ppm and yellow clay slurry. Place the treated seedling into the hole, fill it with topsoil, lift the seedling and press lightly; when the filled soil is level with the ground, press it firm, then water thoroughly to settle the roots, and cover with 80×80 cm or 100×100 cm plastic film.
4. Fertilizer and water: After planting, water thoroughly to settle the roots. If drought occurs, water thoroughly again two weeks later to improve the survival rate of the planting. After the seedling survives, when the new shoots grow to more than 10 cm, a suitable amount of quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer can be applied as a top dressing; later, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be the main choice, and foliar top dressing can also be carried out.
The walnut is a very common nut and also an embodiment of good fortune, symbolizing family happiness, and it can also lubricate the intestines and relieve constipation. It is a crop with relatively high planting value.