Walnuts are delicious, versatile and also very he althy. For example, they contain plenty of vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids. If you have a walnut tree in your green oasis that bears fruit well, you would logically want to enjoy all the ingredients and the best taste of the nuts. It is extremely important to only harvest ripe walnuts. But when are the fruits fully ripe? We'll clarify!
When are walnuts ripe and how do I know?
Walnuts are usually ripe from mid-September to early October. You can recognize ripe walnuts by their green-brown discoloration and a cracked and shriveled outer shell. The nuts then fall from the tree on their own.
When are walnuts ripe?
Walnuts are generally ripe from mid-September. For some varieties, however, the ripening time falls at the beginning of October, such as the Geisenheim walnut or the Moselan walnut. The good thing is that you don't have to keep a close eye on the ripening time of the walnut - the nuts clearly show you when they are ready to harvest.
What do ripe walnuts look like?
A green-brown discolored and cracked, wrinkled and cracked outer shell makes it clear that the walnut in question has reached the peak of its ripeness. The fruit then falls from the tree on its own – all you have to do is collect it.
