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black walnut tree farm in michigan #780678

Asked January 23, 2022, 3:07 PM EST

I'm interested in starting a black walnut tree farm for the walnuts but also as a future investment for my family. Any information on how to get started would be greatly appreciated. I found a 2 acre plot of land and wouldn't know who to contact to get the soil tested to see if this soil is good enough.

Washtenaw County Michigan

Expert Response

Good morning!  Yes, getting your soil tested is the best first step.  Here are instructions for ordering a kit from our online system/bookstore:

Don’t guess - soil test! Get your Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test kit today - Gardening in Michigan (msu.edu)

Here's a link to a large number of articles written by our experts about walnut trees that will be useful to you:

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If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to any of the authors of the articles or Russ Kidd at <personal data hidden>

Best wishes!

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