Black walnut trees are mean neighbors. They release a chemical called juglone that kills tomatoes, potatoes, and other plants. The tree is a territorial bully. But it gives you these amazing nuts.
Also, the green husk was used by Native Americans and early settlers as a natural dye. It can turn cloth a deep, beautiful brown. Your stained fingers? You’re wearing history.
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And here’s the kicker: a single black walnut tree can produce up to 80 pounds of nuts in a good year. That’s either a massive windfall or a weekend’s worth of cursing, depending on your mood.
