You Can Grow These Nuts at Home

While many people are focused only on growing their own fruits, veggies, and herbs, 
don’t forget about nuts! There are many of them that you can grow right in your home, 
as long as you have the right climate and soil. Here are some nuts to try growing at 
home.

Almonds

One of the best nuts to have in your healthy diet is almonds. These are really nutritious 
and a superfood, so you know they’re good for you! Almonds are perfect if you are on a 
low-carb diet and need the fiber without the carbs, or if you need more protein and iron 
while on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Almonds are often grown in California in the United 
States, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow them yourself. Many environments allow 
you to grow almond trees, but you do need a hot and dry climate.

Hazelnuts

If you don’t live in the deep south, you should be able to grow some hazelnuts at home. 
You need a moderate climate where it doesn’t get too hot or too cold. You need up to 
1,200 hours of chill in order to help flower the hazelnuts. They aren’t easy to grow, but 
not impossible for someone who can spend the time and has patience with them. It is 
best when you use different cultivars in order for the best hazelnut crops. Aim for soil 
that has a moderate acidic level in it.

Walnuts

Walnuts are another nutritious nut that you can try growing yourself. There are some 
different types of walnuts, from heartnuts to black walnuts. To grow walnuts, you will 
need 400 to over 1,000 hours of cold weather, but you also want deep soil and plenty of 
sun. Like most nuts, walnuts require full sun during the growing season. Walnuts do 
take time, often a few years to grow completely since they need to be cross-pollinated. 
These are best for a large yard since the trees can get up to 100 feet tall, but they are 
great to have once the harvest begins.

While growing your own nuts is a big project and not as simple as fruits or vegetables, it 
is a good hobby for avid gardeners. You will have access to your own organic nuts, then 
can use them in different dishes or try various seasoning combinations. 
