At the end of March and through April the walnut trees will start to shed their crop. The green walnut husk surrounding the in-shell walnut will split open allowing the walnut to drop to the ground. Usually, the tree will shed any light or diseased walnuts first - clear these away and prepare for the fully formed walnuts to drop later. Remove any debris or litter and mow the grass down low.
Pick the walnuts up at least every second day. Walnuts will deteriorate quickly if left on the ground, particularly if the walnut shell has a weak seal, as this allows moisture to creep onto the kernel and mould to develop.
Nut Harvester: Ideal for a very large single tree, for the small grove or for a commercial orchard where the trees are in their early years of production.
Contact: Alan Rosling, Lourdon Grove
R.D.2 Kaiapoi Ph 03 312 6567
Fax 03 312 6367
Mob. 0274 960365
Email info@lourdangrove.co.nz
GP Series Walnut harvester: Hard wearing and maintenance free, this series has been designed for specific New Zealand walnut varieties. Able to pick up larger quantities at a time. More suitable when the trees are producing higher yields.
Contact: Greg Prebble, 844 Selwyn Road
R.D.5 Broadfield Christchurch 8021
Ph. 025 688 6551