Pick them up when they fall from the tree. Lay them on a dirt driveway and
drive over them for a few days, until the outer peelings come off. Pick
them up and lay them out until they are completely dry (if you don't, they
will smell bad and possibly get maggots) , then put them in a box and leave
them there for several months (if you don't, they will be harder to get out
of the shell. It is easier when the meat dries and shrinks up some). Set
them something hard and hit them with a hammer on the pointed end Either
that or use a heavy duty nut cracker).

Enjoy. Dwayne


"mgbgt" wrote in message
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I also have a large walnut tree that produces large quantities of nuts and
am unsure of how to clean them for use. Can you explain the steps you
take
to get nuts ready to eat?

Thanks,
Don

"Scott" wrote in message
om...
Why? I love my walnut tree!
If you don't want the mess, put an ad in the newspaper. I get people
stopping by my house every year asking if they can pick 'em. Of course
I say "No way!" I want 'em all to myself! Ha Ha Ha!
I think you can get around $2 a pound for 'em (cleaned)


"rebecc" wrote in message
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i am trying to stop my massive walnut tree from producing. does anyone
know
how to do this? i think it's a black walnut. it's pretty old, it
shades
about 1/3 of an acre. thank you!

rebecca