Estimated to ship AFTER Jun 15th 2026
$68.00 - $85.00

2026 SEASON - 5LBS

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Raw . Gluten Free . Non-GMO . Certified Organic . Vegan . Unpasteurized . California Grown 

Our raw & green, unripe walnuts are certified organic by CCOF/USDA. Five pounds of these beautiful green gems can be used to make a large double batch of Nocino (walnut liqueur), delicious chutneys, jams, and even for pickling. 

Their inner shells haven't fully hardened, allowing the walnut to be sliced through. It will sometimes take a little more force (due to its larger size and the growth cycle), but your effort will be worth it. The walnut meat is clear and jelly-like at this time during its growth cycle. 

  • Green Walnuts are estimated to ship beginning in late May/June 2026.
  • SM size ship first. REG size to ship following.
  • All orders ship chronologically via USPS Priority from the order date.
  • If using our green walnuts for eating, please select our smaller option, as we pick these in late May, early June, so you receive large, "olive-sized" walnuts
  • If you're crafting Nocino, we'll pick when they're a bit larger to maximize walnut flavor/infusion. 
  • Preorders canceled after May 1, 2026, are subject to a 30% cancellation fee.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Our Organic Green Walnuts require a dedicated shipment and cannot be combined with additional items. If you wish to order more goodies, please place those items as a separate order. 

NOW OFFERING: Our Organic Spice Kit makes one double batch of Nocino (5lbs) for just $12! 

Spice Kit includes: juniper berries*, cinnamon sticks*, cloves*, vanilla beans*, coffee beans*. (all organic*) Fresh strips of orange/lemon zest/peel should be acquired locally. 

Please note that, as Mother Nature ultimately determines when our actual green walnut harvest occurs, the posted estimated release date is our best "guesstimate." After you place your order, we will email you in mid-May with an update on how the walnuts are progressing and when we plan to harvest/ship each size.

WAITLIST ORDERS (TBD)

HOW TO STORE & USE GREEN WALNUTS

Our organic green walnuts should be opened right away to breathe, then used in the desired recipe within 24-48 hours of receipt. Please place in the refrigerator to maintain freshness until use. Green walnuts may show signs of light oxidation, so you may see a few small dark spots appear on the green outer husk, as well as a little skin dehydration. This is normal. Rinse with water only and let dry before use. 

When making Nocino, they can be halved by carefully notching the skin and then tapping them with a cleaver or heavy chef's knife. If you'd like to keep your hands stain-free, we recommend wearing gloves when handling green walnuts, as the tannins in the walnut husk are a natural dye that can stain your skin. 

NOCINO RECIPE 

GREEN WALNUTS USES & HISTORY

Today, many people use green walnuts to make Nocino, a traditional Italian liqueur, during the Summer Solstice. Nocino traces its roots to the Celts and was brought into Italy by monks.

When pickled or candied, walnuts are an excellent addition to cold meats and cheeses. During the Sixteenth century, Englishmen and women used them for jamming and pickling, while in the Middle East, they were preserved in sweetened, aromatic syrups.  

 

Current Stock:
SKU:
GRNWAL5LB
HARVEST:
MAY / JUNE 2026
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Green walnuts

Heidi S on Jun 10th 2026

My small green walnuts arrived in great fresh condition. I started soaking and ferments for a batch of syrup, a jar of pickles, and a batch of jam. Now we'll wait for the goodness to be ready in a month or so!

My first batch of Nocino!

Marc H. on Jun 26th 2025

Thank you Nicole and Corky’s Nuts for the great experience I had making my first batch of Nocino! The ordering process, time of delivery and the quality of your Green walnuts and spice kit were top shelf! These are the simple things in life that make us Happy!

Corky's Nuts Taste Great!

Reed on Jun 23rd 2025

Corky's Nuts have been an amazing gift! I started making nocino with a good friend five years ago. We used our local black walnuts. The end product was a little rough - drinkable, but better suited for stripping paint or colonoscopy prep. While searching for new recipes, I came across Corky's Nuts and have made them my go-to since. Every year brings a little more practice and further opportunities to try new recipes. Each year's nocino tastes a little better than the last, and past years' reserves continue to mature nicely. Even the black walnut batch is starting to taste pretty good (total lie). The best gift to come from the nocino-making hobby is sharing with family and friends. My mom LOVES the nocino! She is the primary consumer by far. Recent batches have even won the approval of friends living part-time in rural Italy. There's a lot to be said about a small business that offers great products and whose owners will communicate directly with patrons. Great stuff.

Green Walnuts

Allen H. on Jun 22nd 2025

My experience buying Green Walnuts from Corkys could not have been better. From placing my order to the updates I received to the delivery of the nuts, everything went extremely well. Thank you!

The best green walnuts for making Nocino!

Mark W. on Jul 23rd 2024

Thank you Nicole and everyone for facilitating and sending me a late season order so that I could make this year’s batch of nocino!

ORGANIC GREEN WALNUTS

Barb on Jul 8th 2024

Order received on June 22. I understand that preorders of green walnuts ship in the order that they were received but they were definitely too hard. I could barely cut them with my big Cutco knife. In Michigan, where I'm from, nuts were already good the second week of June. Thank you. I hope that the liquor will be good. It already smells delicious!

Corky’s Nuts

Richard on Jul 5th 2024

Exceptionally pleased with the order. Nicole is a gem!!! I will definitely order again. The green walnuts were superb!

nocino

Fritz H. on Jul 2nd 2024

excellent quality