On planting and shaping walnut trees, as well as combating walnut diseases
How to choose walnut seedlings correctly?
The most important thing when buying seedlings is to consider all the conditions of your garden
Soil quality
Climatic conditions of your region
Your resources — financial capabilities and time you can devote to the walnut garden cultivation
Proximity of groundwater
The type of garden you prefer: traditional or intensive
Planting area and desired number of seedlings
Consider the following factors:
About walnut seedlings
It is necessary to order seedlings in advance. For example, if you decide to plant a garden in the fall, you need to place an order by the end of February so that the nursery can graft and dig up a ready seedling for you in October.
The best time for autumn planting in the Baltics is October-November, but the walnut tree tolerates planting in December-January well if the air temperature is above zero.
Seedlings can also be ordered in spring, in which case the planting period is April. In this case, you need to place an order by the end of February so that we can ship you the prepared planting material in March.
Our nursery sells seedlings in containers, so that they can be planted at any time from May to October.
Drip irrigation can be a costly endeavor, but it yields amazing results and significantly accelerates the fruiting period
We use the simplest possible solution, which requires minimal costs. The structure consists of PVC hoses placed on the ground along a row of seedlings and capillary holes with pressure compensators. The source of water supply depends on the garden conditions. A small computer (costs up to € 200) is connected to the system, where you can set the time and days of watering
We use a watering system that provides each tree with an optimal water regime, which is especially important in the first years after planting
As a result, each tree receives the required amount of water at a given time, and you no longer need to water your growing garden manually
Garden layout and planning
As we have already mentioned, there are two types of gardens — standard and intensive. They differ in tree planting schemes. In the Baltic States, the standard garden is more common, as it uses traditional walnut varieties that grow well in our climate. No one in our region has yet planted intensive gardens, and our farm is doing it for the first time. Breeders have yet to bring out suitable varieties and forms for our climate.
However, the productivity of each specific garden also depends on the correct layout and selection of suitable seedlings that can grow in your farm. We provide individual consultations on these and other issues that will help you better understand your garden and get the maximum walnut yield