Completed Competitive Grant

Black walnut cultivar performance

Project ID: 2002-01

Abstract

Those interested in planting black walnuts have lacked information about the best cultivars available for planting in Iowa. This project initiated long-term studies of several varieties of black walnut trees to determine the best cultivars for Iowa growers.

Key Question: What black walnut trees are the best varieties for planting in Iowa?

Findings: Two cultivars

Lead investigator: Billie Hanson, Iowa Nut Growers Association

Year of grant completion: 2004

This competitive grant project was part of the Leopold Center's Initiative.

Topics: Agroforestry, Fruit and vegetables, Market research and feasibility studies

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