Today, the majority of California's walnuts grow in the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys.

There are 37 varieties of walnuts grown in California. However, four varieties account for over 80% of total California walnut production: Ch andler, Hartley, Payne and Serr.

More than 99% of the walnuts in the U.S. are grown in the fertile soils of California's Central Valley. Internationally, California supplies approximately one-half of the world's walnut trade.

The 2022 California walnut production is forecast at 720,000 tons, down 1% from 2021's production of 725,000 tons. The forecast is based on 400,000 bearing acres, up 3% from 2021's estimated bearing acreage of 390,000. The 2022 Walnut O.M. Survey utilized a total of 711 blocks with two sample trees per block.

The Many Benefits Of Eating Californian Walnuts

• They are high in fibre.
• Protein: most nuts are high in plant-based protein, and 30g of walnuts provides 4.4g of protein.
• High in ALA: Omega-3s can't be made in the body, so they must come from food.

It is important to note that all these names refer to the same tree and thus the same fruit with the same great taste. There is no genetic difference between an English walnut and a California walnut. The real difference in walnut taste, shape, color, and size is due to the difference in walnut cultivars.

6 Random Facts That You Didn't Know About Walnuts

• Walnuts are the oldest tree food.
• Walnuts aren't technically a nut at all.
• Walnuts are a great pregnancy food.
• Walnuts can help you fall asleep.
• Walnuts are good for your brain.
• Walnuts are a great food for diabetics.

California produces 80% of the world's almonds and 100% of the United States commercial supply. Although almonds are not native to California, a hot, dry Mediterranean climate and developed water infrastructure create favorable conditions for commercial cultivation of the crop.

23.31 km²Walnut / Area The City of Walnut is approximately 8.9 square miles and is home to approximately 30,000 people. It is primarily a residential community with over 600 businesses. The City has a rural charm which is preserved by a well defined general plan. The City of Walnut is a general law city incorporated on January 19, 1959.

Benefits of walnuts

• Support weight management.
• May help manage and lower your risk for type 2 diabetes.
• May help lower blood pressure.
• Support healthy aging.
• Support good brain function.
• Support reproductive health in people with sperm.
• Improve blood fat levels.
• Widely available and easy to add to your diet.

Here are some of the top perks of this healthy tree nut.

• Walnuts Are Rich in Nutrients.
• They Deliver Healthy Fats.
• Walnuts Can Help Gut and Heart Health.
• They Help Reduce Blood Pressure.
• They Can Benefit Brain Health.
• Walnuts Offer Cancer Protection.
• They Play a Role in Weight Regulation.
• Walnuts Can Improve Sperm Vitality.

Types. The three species of walnuts most commonly grown for their seeds are the Persian (or English) walnut (J. regia), originating from Iran, the black walnut (J. nigra) – native to eastern North America – and the Japanese walnut, also known as the heartnut (J. ailantifolia).