Eghlid is a walnut production hub in Fars province
Still in the northern cities of Persia, especially Eghlid, the alley of the gardens is colorful; With protruding branches of peach and apricot and towering walnut trees.
On hot summer days, as autumn approaches, the alleys of Eghlid’s numerous gardens are filled with the scent of walnuts, the scent of greenery that penetrates to the depths of Janet, the pleasant bitter smell that brings pleasure to every passerby.
Eghlid city has been one of the important centers of walnut production for a long time until today; A city with three thousand and two hundred hectares of gardens and production of more than 6 thousand tons of walnut products per year, a city with a cold but pleasant climate.
According to experts, walnuts are highly valued among garden dried fruits, because they are stored and exported without the need for refrigeration and cost less than other products.
Walnut tree is one of the large trees whose roots, stems and leaves occupy a large area in a garden area; Trees that will yield when they reach adulthood and need plenty of water and light for a better crop.
Walnuts are of particular importance to gardeners, and sometimes each tree, depending on the size of the crop and the crop produced, can provide for a family.
Walnut is a tree that grows and produces well in cold regions and the harvest time starts from mid-September onwards, depending on environmental conditions. In the city of Eghlid, which is one of the coldest regions of Fars province but also Iran, the harvest of this product has started from the end of September and lasts up to one and a half to two months.
Walnut size, light color of walnut kernel, low damage in terms of pests and molds and low amount of green skin residue on dried fruit are four important factors in the quality of this product that Eghlid city has all four factors.
Among the walnut items produced in Eghlid, we can mention paper walnut and stone bark, which fortunately, the main walnut in this city is paper bark.
Euclidean gardeners, when the green shell of the walnut is being separated from the lower shell, shake the walnut with a stick called Dar . After this stage, the green shell of the walnut must be separated from the walnut, which in local terms It is said that the walnuts are then spread in the shade and in a dry place to dry and be ready for the market.
According to officials; Eghlid city accounts for 9% of the country’s walnut production.
Seyed Ali Mirtalebi, the deputy of Jihad Keshavarzi of Eghlid city, said: Eghlid city, with 3200 hectares of walnut orchards, annually produces more than 6 thousand tons of this product, which can be called the center of Persian walnut production.
He continued: The walnuts produced in this city with thin skin and white kernels enjoy a delicious taste that has attracted many fans and this product is also exported abroad.
Mirtalebi, referring to the fact that Iran is one of the three countries that export walnuts, added: Fars province’s share of this production is 22,000 tons, 25% of which is produced in Eghlid city.
Walnut is a nutritious kernel that is used in Eghlid to produce pickled walnuts, walnut jam, nutmeg, water-soluble walnuts, etc.
In addition to walnut kernels, its skin is also used and is usually used for dyeing. The dark green color desired by carpet weavers and activists in the field of handicrafts, including kilim, jajim, gabbeh, etc., is obtained from wet walnut skin.
Walnut wood also has many applications in handicrafts and carpentry and has many fans due to its strength, smoothness, veins and beauty.