{"product_id":"organic-black-walnut-seeds-for-planting-juglans-nigra","title":"Black Walnut Seeds – Juglans nigra – Native Nut Tree, Zones 4–9, Ships September","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eJuglans nigra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFresh, Prepared Black Walnut Seeds — Ready for Cold Stratification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are fresh-season Black Walnut seeds (\u003cem\u003eJuglans nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) prepared specifically for planting. Each seed is dehulled, float-tested for viability, and held in cold-moist stratification from approximately late October — so they arrive ready to go into the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare 6–8\" pots with soil and place them \u003cstrong\u003eoutside\u003c\/strong\u003e — cold stratification is required for germination (70–120 days total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong\u003e1–2\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoots develop first; shoots emerge around \u003cstrong\u003elate April in zone 7b (Maryland)\u003c\/strong\u003e, early May in zone 6a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Walnuts have large taproots — plant in their \u003cstrong\u003epermanent location while still small\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Walnut trees produce \u003cstrong\u003eJuglone\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is toxic to many plants — site carefully away from sensitive species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Black Walnut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eJuglans nigra\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValue:\u003c\/strong\u003e edible plant nuts, premium timber, wildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour order includes the seed quantity selected above, packed and labeled for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArrival Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem with your order on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore related products:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vegetable-herb-fruit-seeds\"\u003eCulinary Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/native-north-american-seeds\"\u003eNative North American selections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steep Hill Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45763038118038,"sku":"BW-H-1","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/4411\/5606\/files\/31068555772054-1024_0a8b5279-7a30-4419-ba2d-eddb34358e55.jpg?v=1787590781","url":"https:\/\/steephillgarden.com\/products\/organic-black-walnut-seeds-for-planting-juglans-nigra","provider":"Steep Hill Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}