History of walnuts
The first historical accounts of walnut trees growing under civilized cultivation was in ancient Babylon (Iraq) about 2000 BC, However, walnuts have evidently attached to mankind much earlier by excavations from cave fossils as by archaeologists. It is a point of reference in the biblical Report in the Old Testament, that King Solomon grew nuts (walnuts identified as by some translators), but the likelihood that these nuts except Almonds is very remote because of the almond nut image that has been used as symbols usually shows in Hebrew symbols and cut stone in Jerusalem in the Temple of Solomon. The Adaptability of almonds is much more likely for almond trees, walnut trees than in surrounding soils and successful Israel.
The Greeks were among the first certified improvements in the size and quality of the Persian (Iran and Iraq) today called English walnut trees by credit selection and cultivation. The Romans soon became the Persian walnut trees in most of Europe and much of North Africa that are most popular now become known as the English walnut trees.
English walnuts, Juglans regia, were "in the United States by Spanish missionaries in 1800 led by the Franciscans, the California along the Coast established. Because the English walnut orchards have been established to develop quickly in Central California came from the seeds of the nuts, which in the Catholic Missions has been planted, the walnuts were sold and distributed under the name 'Mission walnuts. "
Central California Walnut produce fruit farmers Today 99% of the total U.S. commercial supplies of walnut English walnut. This production capacity of California also produces 65% of world supply of English walnuts.
Famous Chefs of the world use walnuts in many types of cuisines, including meat, vegetables, desserts, soups and preparations. A world famous Dessert – from walnuts, honey and thin, butter, flakes of crust is called – "Baklava".
Important commercial species of walnuts, today be bred for profit are "Juglans regia, the English (Persian) walnut, which is mainly grown and produced in the United States. Trees can live an age of about 60 and about 60 feet high to grow at maturity.
Black walnut, Juglans nigra, 'a native walnut is in America grew up mainly of New England, Minnesota and Nebraska and south to the Gulf of Mexico. The black walnut tree can be up to a height of 60 meters grow and live for 100 years. Black walnut trees have been making mainly because of their value has become expensive furniture, the nuts are harvested in much larger quantities to use in baking, ice cream, sweets and recipes. The nuts can be easily shelled into large pieces if soaked overnight in water. The nuts are known for their crisp taste that is distinctive spicy and rich in its oil content is known.
Butternut or white walnut, Juglans cinerea, " is genetically closely related to the black walnut, Juglans nigra, "that forms oval nuts with a thick corrugated shell, 2 inches long with white seeds, rich flavored and preferred shares of many people to have a superior taste compared to other varieties of walnuts. The white walnut can grow 100 feet high, with a life expectancy of 75 years. The white walnut tree is hardy all the walnut trees grow vigorously in zones 3-9. The roots of these trees, like black Walnut trees will emit a toxic chemical that other plants (phytotoxic) near kills grow so that other vegetation do not grow well if, within 80 feet from the trunk of the tree. The tree has a broader, more foliage than other nut trees, but wood is soft and inferior.
Walnut kernels are generally known to provide many antioxidants, the health benefits and reduce cholesterol in the body, thus lowering heart damage from disease and reduce to a dramatic Decrease of fatty coagulants in veins and arteries. The leaves have a laxative has been used since antiquity, and to stop vomiting, stop bleeding, Diarrhea to kill as cure for many skin diseases and herpes, and human internal worms. Walnut Hull extracts were used to treat problems with the liver, kill ring worms and help to Lose Weight. Walnuts are very useful in providing all the vitamin B series, vitamin E and many minerals that are useful are, to maintain a healthy body.
Walnut hulls have found many applications in a powdery state as a metallic coating, as a thermal Buffer in rocket nose cones, and when a mysterious, secret ingredient in women's cosmetics. Walnut tree extracts have been used for centuries to make ink and dyes. The Egyptians walnut kernel oil used embalm mummies by replacing the blood with walnut oil.
Records of Greek mythology, Carya, (the Latin Generic name for walnut), who fell in love with the Greek god Dionysus was converted into a walnut tree on her death. The walnut wooden columns (and later, marble) on the Acropolis, which stood above the city were in their human image (catyatides) can be converted, that today seen by tourists in Athens, Greece.
Luther Burbank in 1893 introduced fast growing walnut tree hybrids that only required 15 years to achieve growth to maturity instead of the usual 50-60 years of growth. A hybrid he called, "Paradox walnut tree," Juglans x 'Paradox' by crossing the English walnut, "Juglans regia," with the California black walnut, Juglans hindsii. " This walnut tree is used as grafting stock for under commercial varieties. "Royal Walnut, Juglans x 'Royal' from the crossing of American black walnut, Juglans nigra, with the California Black Walnut, Juglans hindsii. 'This walnut tree still produces nearly one ton of nuts per year.
Other smaller species of nuts "Heartnut walnut" "Juglans ailantifolia," as hardy as the American black walnut, easily grown, very productive, especially after the trees become older. It contributes String nuts sometimes 30 or more in a single cluster that is 1 foot in length. The nuclei of these heartnut walnuts drop out in a container full intact when the thin shells are cracked. Luther Burbank felt that this was an intermediate version of the Japanese walnut walnut. The Manchurian walnut, Juglans mandshurica was introduced as a variant of the Japanese walnut during the civil war in the United States. The taste of these nuts is as spicy and superior in taste and other nuts, but it is crisp. These trees grow up to 100 meters or more and are hardy from zones 5-10. This walnut tree produces a staple food crop in Korea (Manchuria). Many excellent food products are with the nuts from these walnut.
About the Author
Patrick A. Malcolm, owner of TyTy Nursery, has an M.S. degree in Botany and has cultivated walnut trees for over three decades.
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