drying black walnut hulls

[Guest guest]

I am currently attempting to dry a number of trays of black walnuts

on a screened in porch, with the intent of removing the hulls when

the nuts are dry. I have noticed a few fruit fly sized insects over

the trays. I am concerned that these could be a harbinger of an

impending infestation which may compromise the usefulness of the

hulls for making tinctures.

 

I would appreciate hearing from any members who are experienced in

this area regarding whether this may, infact, be something which I

must be concerned about, potential corrective action if required,

a1nd, any other tips which may be of value in this effort.

 

Thanks,

Harasts

[Guest guest]

Hi Harasts, I think I would just put a light layer of cheese cloth

over the walnuts to keep the bugs off and just turn it a couple of

times per day.

I have a question for you. When you dry the walnut hulls do they

still need to be attached to the walnut or can you remove them and

dry them seperately. I have a large walnut tree near my booth at

this show and I think there are some falling but I am not farmiliar

with collecting walnuts as I live in the desert. Any help is

appreciated.

Thanks Annie

herbal remedies , " harasts " <sharasts@h...>

wrote:

> I am currently attempting to dry a number of trays of black walnuts

> on a screened in porch, with the intent of removing the hulls when

> the nuts are dry. I have noticed a few fruit fly sized insects

over

> the trays. I am concerned that these could be a harbinger of an

> impending infestation which may compromise the usefulness of the

> hulls for making tinctures.

>

> I would appreciate hearing from any members who are experienced in

> this area regarding whether this may, infact, be something which I

> must be concerned about, potential corrective action if required,

> a1nd, any other tips which may be of value in this effort.

>

> Thanks,

> Harasts