ORGANIC GREEN WALNUTS - FREE SHIPPING

$68.00
SKU:
GRNWAL5LB
HARVEST:
JUNE 2025
Current Stock:
0
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ESTIMATED to ship AFTER May 27th 2025

2025 SEASON - 5LBS

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

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

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

  • Green Walnuts are estimated to ship beginning in late May/June 2025.
  • 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. 
  • Orders canceled after May 25, 2024 are subject to a 30% cancelation 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 order those items separately. 

NOW OFFERING: Our Organic Spice Kit is now available for making one double-batch of Nocino (5lbs) at just $10! 

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

Please note, as Mother Nature ultimately determines when our actual green walnut harvest happens, the estimated release date posted is our best "guesstimate." After you place your order, we will let you know via email in mid-May how the walnuts are progressing and when we plan to harvest/ship each sizing.

 

WAITLIST ORDERS (TBD)

 

HOW TO STORE & USE GREEN WALNUTS

Our organic green walnuts should be opened right away to breathe and used for desired recipe within 24-48hrs of receiving. Please place in refrigerator to maintain freshness during this time prior to usage. 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 cut in half by carefully notching the skin and then tapping it with a cleaver or heavy chef's knife. If you'd like to keep your hands stain free, we recommend using gloves when handling green walnuts as the tannins from the walnut husk is a natural dye and 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 excellent addition to cold meats and cheeses. During the Sixteenth century, Englishmen and women were using them for jamming and pickling, while in the Middle East they were preserving them in sweetened, aromatic syrups.  

 

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