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Will spinach grow successfully near a black walnut tree? Is it juglone tolerant?
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Is spinach juglone tolerant #869948
Asked May 24, 2024, 2:04 PM EDT
Will spinach grow successfully near a black walnut tree? Is it juglone tolerant?
Kent County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello, and thank you for your question.
Spinach is generally not listed as one of the vegetables that can handle juglone, and gardening in raised beds that prevent the roots from getting in is a safer bet if you are gardening in the proximity of black walnut trees.
Check out this link:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/growing_vegetable_gardens_near_black_walnut_trees
Hope this helps, and thanks for using Ask Extension!
