How to harvest and store black walnuts
A simple method for harvesting and storing black walnuts. Cured properly, the nuts will last for years.
Equipment
- Large plastic tub
- Boots
- Gloves
- Gunny sack or boxes for storing/drying
Instructions
Harvest the nuts
- Harvest the nuts in late fall, using the heel of your boot to remove the green hull. Pick the nuts up with gloves as they stain.
Washing
- Wash the nuts until the water runs clear
Drying
- When the nuts are clean, lay them out to dry, without putting them in a large pile, in a ventilated area. A garage works.
Storing
- Once the nuts are dried, they can be stored for years for use as a food.