Heartnut Tree Seeds
**Orders containing large seeds are only eligible for parcel shipping rates.**
(Juglans sieboldiana cordiformis) Perennial. Zones 5 - 8.
The Heartnut tree is named for the shape of the nut - a flattened heart-shaped ( more or less ) nut that easily splits into two halves, like two sides of a locket. Originally native to Japan, Heartnut is a genetic variation of the Japanese Walnut, but it is well suited to our Northern climates.
The Heartnut kernel is creamy and white, with a smooth, oily texture and deliciously sweet flavour! Like other walnut varieties, heart nuts are high in omega-3s and antioxidants, as well as protein, fibre, and heart healthy fats. Toast the nuts for deeper flavour, chop, and sprinkle on salads, oatmeal, fruit crisps and yogurt. Heart nuts are great in place of pine nuts in pesto!
Another special quality of the Heartnut tree is its amazing ability to sequester carbon. One Heart Nut tree will pull more carbon dioxide out of the air than 1000 conifer trees! It grows vigorously and will produce nuts after 3-5 years - larger crops when planted together.
** Please note that all members of the Juglans family (Butternuts, walnuts, heartnuts, pecans, etc.) create a protective substance in their roots called Juglone. This can kill certain other plant species within the root zone.
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Cold Hardiness: Zones 5 - 8
Edible: Yes
Size: Medium Tree
Growth Rate: Medium
Nitrogen Fixer: No
Native Plant: No
Germination: 70 - 90%
Sun requirements: Full sun.
Soil Requirements: Rich, well draining soil. Tolerates both sandy and clay.
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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
SEED PRETREATMENT: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag or container.
STRATIFICATION: 120 days cold/moist (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture and early germination.
POST-STRATIFICATION: Sow stratified seeds 1” deep. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C) can aid germination. Water evenly and regularly
GERMINATION: When all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 40-60 days.
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Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia.
