Black Walnuts

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Black Walnuts – In season from late September through October, these green, tennis‑ball‑like husks fall to the ground and can be cracked underfoot to reveal the hard, deeply ridged shell inside. The dark liquid in the husk will stain hands and clothing, so they’re best handled with gloves. The nutmeat has a bold, fruity‑earthy flavor that adds depth to trail mix, cereal, salads, and soups. Black walnuts grow wild throughout the Midwest and the eastern United States, including Pennsylvania.

image of black walnuts growing on a tree