nut Variety
Durham Walnut
High-Quality, Light-Coloured, Jumbo Walnut
Breeder:University of California Davis USA
The Durham walnut is a mid-season cultivar producing large, uniform, light-coloured kernels with an
excellent shell seal. It matures earlier than ‘Chandler’, offering growers an advantage in early
market entry. The nuts are attractive and easy to shell, with smooth, tan-coloured shells that appeal
to both domestic and export markets.
Key Features
Harvest Timing
Approximately 10 days before ‘Chandler’, 10 days after ‘Payne’, similar to ‘Tulare’
Growth Habit
Protandrous – male flowers before female flowers
Nut Type
Jumbo-sized, high shell strength
Kernel Colour
Light-coloured, high quality
Use
Suitable for in-shell and cracked walnut markets
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