Champion
Champion is an American walnut variety known for its exceptionally large fruits, good disease resistance, and early bearing. It is valued in commercial production for its stable yields and easy-to-process kernels.
- Large fruit
- Harvest in late September
- Easily breakable shell
- Early and regular bearing
Variety characteristics
- Appearance and Taste
- Fruits are very large (up to 15 g), with a thin, smooth shell and light, tasty kernel that separates easily and is rarely broken. The kernel occupies a large percentage of the fruit’s volume.
- Harvest Season
- Ripens in late September, often among the first walnut varieties ready for harvest.
- Suitable Soil
- Thrives best in deep, fertile, and well-drained soils with adequate moisture and irrigation potential. Does not perform well in heavy and overly wet soils.
