Today we are going to talk about walnut (Juglans regal). It is a fruit tree that belongs to the yuglandáceae family and comes from Persia. There is a great variety of walnut trees in European countries, some species being the most cultivated than others.
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The walnut tree requires a minimum of rainfall so that it can be planted successfully. Such rainfall must around 700mm per yearOtherwise, it will need artificial irrigation. During the spring, if there is any frost, it won't be able to survive. They also require a certain amount of humidity and don't tolerate very high temperatures. If you'd like to learn more about how to plant a walnut tree, you can consult this detailed guide.
The fruit of the walnut is the walnut. It is a fruit widely consumed worldwide due to its high content of vegetable fats and proteins. To obtain a good production of nuts, it is important to follow some specific care of the walnut tree and be aware of the possible health problems that may affect this tree.
Can measure about 27 meters high and it has a trunk about two meters in diameter. This trunk is resistant and has a grayish color from which quite strong branches grow that will form the rounded and enormous crown of a brown color.
In the winter, the walnut loses its leaves and in spring they come out again, along with flowers. In this sense, it is interesting to mention that the number of walnut species It is wide, each with specific characteristics that can influence its cultivation, as in the case of white walnut which deserves special attention.
Walnut is also used for medicinal uses due to its tannin content. It can stop diarrhea and help fight hypothyroidism, since walnuts stimulate the production of thyroid hormones. For people with excess sweat, the consumption of walnuts is also good.
For skin conditions, you can prepare walnut leaf infusions with water and apply them to the affected area using compresses soaked in this infusion. If you'd like to learn more about the medicinal uses of its leaves, we recommend reading: this information.
