Q: What are Green Walnuts?
A: Green Walnuts are a unique type of walnut harvested early, before they fully ripen. Green walnuts have a bright, citrusy, and slightly tart taste, with far less bitterness because they contain lower levels of tannic acid. Regular walnuts can sometimes taste a little astringent or bitter, especially the skins.

Q: When are Green Walnuts freshest?
A: They harvested during May and June, with pre-orders beginning in April. Unlike mature walnuts, green walnuts offer a fresh, citrusy, and slightly tart flavor, with much lower tannic acid levels, making them easier to enjoy in both sweet and savory recipes.

Q: How do Green Walnuts taste?
A: Their flavor is bright and tangy, with hints of citrus and a softer bitterness than ripe walnuts. As they mature, they darken in color and develop the more familiar nutty flavor associated with traditional walnuts.

Q: How can Green Walnuts be used in cooking?
A: Green Walnuts are versatile and can be:

Added to salads, chutneys, and pickles
Blended into smoothies, sauces, or veggie burgers
Used in baking, stir-fries, or desserts
Enjoyed roasted or candied as a sweet treat
Their unique taste and texture make them a favorite for vegetarian and health-conscious cooking.

Q: Are Green Walnuts healthy?
A: Yes. They are a great source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Their nutrition density makes them a strong option for those seeking both flavor and health benefits in snacks or meals.

Q: How should Green Walnuts be stored?
A: For the best flavor, enjoy them soon after purchase. If you want to store them, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature.

Q: Where do Handy Farms’ Green Walnuts come from?
A: Handy Farms is a family-owned and operated regenerative organic farm. Founded by Clayton Handy, the farm’s vision has always been to grow food free of pesticides and herbicides while being nutritionally dense. The farming practices focus on soil health, biodiversity, and carbon reduction through regenerative agriculture.

Q: What makes Handy Farms different?
A: Every product is grown with care for family, community, and the earth. Regenerative practices build organic matter in the soil, improve water retention, and draw carbon from the atmosphere. The farm is also a family space, where children play under the orchards — a reminder that Handy Farms is as much about nurturing people as it is about growing food.
Green Walnuts are available in supermarkets and specialty shops year-round and make for a delicious snack or cooking ingredient. When buying green walnuts, look for those that are light in color and firm in texture. To get the most out of their flavor, they should be eaten soon after purchasing or stored in an airtight container at room temperature and consumed within a few days.

Green Walnuts offer healthy snacking, baking, and cooking options with their unique flavor and texture. They provide a great source of protein and healthy fats, as well as numerous vitamins and minerals. Whether eaten alone or used in recipes, Green Walnuts are sure to add an interesting twist to any dish.

For those looking for a delicious, nutritious snack or cooking ingredient, Green Walnuts are a perfect choice!

About The Farm:

Handy Farms is owned and operated by the property’s residents: The Handy Family. Clayton Handy had a dream to create a fully sustainable farm. He dreamed of having his food products free from pesticides, and herbicides, and as nutritionally dense as possible. The result is an agricultural system that preserves the health of the farmer, consumer, and mother nature. 

All products at Handy Farms are grown using a regenerative agriculture system. This means the diverse plant and fungal ecology is planned in such a way that the crop's nutritional needs are met by this underground network. As a result of the dense understory soil organic matter is also building. This improves the soil’s water-holding capacity and pulls carbon from the atmosphere into the soil where it acts as a vital building component in plant growth. How is that for reducing carbon footprint?

The dream would be incomplete if it weren’t for the children’s laughter as they play throughout the orchard and dense vegetation beneath. The vision of Handy Farms includes Family, Nutrition, and Earth. It is truly a labor of love.