Black Walnut Seeds – Juglans nigra – Native Nut Tree, Zones 4–9, Ships September

Scientific name: Juglans nigra

Fresh, Prepared Black Walnut Seeds — Ready for Cold Stratification

These are fresh-season Black Walnut seeds (Juglans nigra) 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.

Planting Instructions

1. Prepare 6–8" pots with soil and place them outside — cold stratification is required for germination (70–120 days total)
2. Plant seeds 1–2" deep
3. Roots develop first; shoots emerge around late April in zone 7b (Maryland), early May in zone 6a

Important Notes

• Black Walnuts have large taproots — plant in their permanent location while still small
• Black Walnut trees produce Juglone, which is toxic to many plants — site carefully away from sensitive species
• Ships in September

About Black Walnut

• Species: Juglans nigra
• Hardiness zones: 4–9
• Native to: Eastern North America
• Value: edible plant nuts, premium timber, wildlife habitat

What You’ll Receive

Your order includes the seed quantity selected above, packed and labeled for planting.

Arrival Support

Unpack 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.

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