关键词: 核桃, 品种

Abstract: ‘Xinhe 1’is a new walnut cultivar selected from local seedling types of farmer-grown walnuts in Hetian County,Hotan region,Xinjiang. The oval-shaped nut belongs to the extra-large category,with an average single-nut weight of 26.4 g. Characterized by a smooth,clean shell（1.5 mm thickness）and semi-woody texture,it allows easy whole-kernel extraction,achieving a kernel recovery rate of 41.0%. The kernels are plump with a sweet and palatable flavor. In Aksu region of Xinjiang,this cultivar exhibits female flowering in early April and reaches fruit maturity during early to mid-September. Yield at the full-bearing stage is 4 200 kg · hm^-2. Demonstrating strong drought tolerance and adaptability to poor soils,it is recommended for cultivation in walnut-suitable zones around the Tarim Basin in Xinjiang.

Key words: Juglans regia, cultivar