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Black walnut · Butternut
📍 197 Boal Estate Dr, Boalsburg, PA 16827, USA
🗓 Season: September · October
🔍 When is it ripe?
Black walnut: Harvest when the green husk turns yellow-green and the nut falls naturally or can be shaken loose. Wear gloves — the husk stains permanently. Remove husk immediately, then cure nuts in a cool, airy place for 2–3 weeks before cracking. Intensely flavoured.
Butternut: Elongated green husks turn brown-black and fall. Wear gloves — stains like black walnut. Cure for 2–3 weeks. Mild, oily, and buttery — not as strong as black walnut.
There are black walnuts all over the property at the Boal Mansion museum (including one at this pin location) and I don't think anyone minds as long as you're respectful about it. If you're lucky you may even be able to find the one butternut on the property (that I'm aware of)! Here's a silly riddle for the butternut enthusiast:
If it's butternut you're after
find your way to the chapel
Several paces south and east
Remember to keep your eyes at your feet
Below the wall you can crawl
to enjoy this rare natural treat
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