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Walnut Production Year 1 to 100
Year 1: Seedling grafted to Paradox or Black Walnut rootstocks.
Year 2: Orchard leveled, irrigation system installed, trees planted.
Year 2-6: Trees pruned, irrigated and fertilized: weeds and insects controlled by bi
Walnut Production: Worker Activities
Irrigation is necessary in California walnut orchards to be economically feasible. Surface irrigation, typically flood or furrow, requires a relatively flat or slightly sloped orchard floor and an adequate water supply. However, this type of irr
Source: http://pestdata.ncsu.edu/croptimelines/pdf/CAwalnut.pdf
Walnut Production in California
The United States produces 38% of the worlds walnuts, production second only to China. Ninety-nine percent of the United States walnut production occurs in California. In 1999, California produced 283,000 tons of walnuts on 191,000 bearing acres with a
Source: http://pestdata.ncsu.edu/croptimelines/pdf/CAwalnut.pdf
Quality Control Stantards for Walnuts in California
California walnuts are produced under stringent quality controls that exceed California inspection standards, reputed to be the worlds toughest. Handlers also meet individual customers standards and specifications. Many cutting-edge technologies are ha
Source: http://www.walnuts.org/tasks/sites/walnuts/assets/File/CAW234-IndustryOverview.pdf
California Walnuts 2009 Annual Reports
Annual Grower Meeting Presentation
2009 California
Source: http://www.walnuts.org/walnuts/index.cfm/industry-resources/reports
Each step in the process from propagation, to harvest, to packer, and finally to market is handled with care and attention.
Walnut production takes commitment and patience, and orchards are dedicated only to walnut production. After a walnut sapl
Source: http://www.walnuts.org/tasks/sites/walnuts/assets/File/CAW234-IndustryOverview.pdf