Walnut Production Process
"A step-by-step production journey starting from walnut forests"
WILD COLLECTION
• Walnuts are collected by our selected and certified farmers, labeled and stored in our raw material warehouse.
CRACKING - CALIBRATION AND ASPIRATION
• Walnut kernels are calibrated with sieves from 2mm to 18mm.
• Shells, membranes and foreign substances are removed from walnut.
INTELLIGENT SORTING
• Remaining shells, membranes, rotten kernels and foreign substances are eliminated by our intelligent sorting machine.
• Walnut kernels are sorted in colors and tints.
HAND SORTING - ANALYSING
• In order to achieve the highest level of purity, walnut kernels undergo final inspection on control bands, where they are carefully checked by human eyes as a Critical Control Point (CCP). Simultaneously, samples are collected following a strict sampling procedure, and accredited laboratories conduct comprehensive physical, chemical, microbiological, and pesticide analyses to ensure product safety and quality.
PACKAGING - PALLETIZING AND SEALING
• Processed walnut kernels are packaged according to customer specifications, either in vacuum-sealed big bags or 5 kg PE vacuum bags. The finished packages are stacked on Euro pallets, carefully labeled, and securely sealed. Each sealed pallet has a standard net weight of 640 kg.
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Walnut Season
Explore the annual cycle of walnut trees through the seasons
Winter Dormancy: The tree is completely leafless and is in dormancy. The chilling requirement is met during this period (usually 600-1500 hours, depending on species and variety)
Awakening Begins: Buds begin to swell (especially from the middle of the month). Late spring frosts are dangerous. Soil temperature starts to rise, root activity begins.
Flowering Season: Buds burst, leaves and shoots begin to develop. Male (catkin) and female flowers become distinct. Pollination and fertilization occur during this month.
Fruit Development: Fertilized female flowers turn into fruit. Shoots grow rapidly. The tree is now in full leaf and begins producing energy for nut development.
Growth Phase: Walnut fruit enlarges, kernel filling has not yet started. The tree reaches its maximum size. Dormancy begins at the shoot tips.
Kernel Formation: Kernel formation begins, fruit husk is still green. Trees are in full yield period.
Maturation Phase: Kernel filling is completed, the inside of the fruit hardens and dries. The outer green husk (pericarp) begins to crack. Pre-harvest checks are performed.
Harvest Time: Green husks begin to open, walnuts start to fall to the ground. Harvest is done by hand. Proper drying is essential to prevent mold.
Seasonal Transition: Leaf fall begins. After harvest, the tree begins storing nutrients for the next season.
The tree becomes completely leafless and enters dormancy again. The trees are in a state of preparation for the cold winter months.
Winter
Trees are leafless and in deep dormancy during the winter months.
Spring
Awakening, flowering, and pollination. Critical period where weather can significantly impact yield.
Summer
Fruit development and kernel filling. Trees reach peak productivity requiring careful monitoring.
Autumn
Harvest time followed by preparation for dormancy. Nut quality depends on proper drying and storage.