{"product_id":"walnut-franquette-standard","title":"Franquette Walnut Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eFranquette is a classic walnut for gardeners who value late spring growth, high-quality nuts, and the grandeur of a true shade tree. Its well-sealed, relatively thin-shelled walnuts hold light kernels with rich, buttery flavor, making them excellent for fresh eating, baking, roasting, and storage. The variety is especially notable for leafing out later than many English walnuts, a trait that can help its developing growth avoid some spring frost events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver time, Franquette becomes a large, handsome tree with a broad green canopy and strong ornamental presence. Although production may be more measured than some modern commercial varieties, the nut quality and dependable late-season character give it lasting orchard value. For a home planting with generous room—and especially as a companion to Chandler—Franquette offers heritage, useful pollen timing, flavorful kernels, and the enduring appeal of a substantial walnut tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and deep, well-drained soil with ample space for a standard tree on Paradox rootstock. Establish strong scaffold branches while young and site the tree well away from structures, paving, and small garden areas that could be shaded as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFranquette is self-fruitful, but the confirmed sheet recommends Chandler as a pollenizer for higher yields, particularly while trees are young. Together they create a complementary walnut planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFranquette Walnut Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-sealed, relatively thin-shelled walnuts with high-quality kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, buttery, and crisp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, baking, roasting, confections, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e October through November, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 700–1,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard on Paradox rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; best production with Chandler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnut-chandler-standard\"\u003eChandler Walnut\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow extensive mature space and use structural pruning while young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Franquette originated in France and takes its name from the local grower associated with the original late-leafing walnut selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543615627377,"sku":"FT216","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Franquette_Walnut_Tree.png?v=1747085424","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/walnut-franquette-standard","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}