When is National Walnut Day?

Wednesday May 17th

We have a strong suspicion that the squirrels would love this one. President Eisenhower signed a Senate resolution in 1958, May 17th officially recognized National Walnut Day. We're celebrating today with delectable salads, desserts, and snack foods.

National Walnut Day | May 17

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Walnut walnuts are a high-density source of minerals, particularly proteins and essential fatty acids, and are a single-seeded stone fruits of the walnut tree. Walnuts must be processed and stored properly, as with other tree nuts..

The Persian or English Walnut and the Black Walnut are two most common walnut species grown in the United States, and they are grown for their seeds.