Black Walnut Tree Too Close to Garden?

[burlington05]

We just took down 8 beds that were within 20 - 30 feet of the neighbors trees. He actually just let the squirrels plant them and now he has a good acre of them. Make plans to move your beds although I would certainly give it a try this year. From what I understand the Juglone is in the roots and some in the bark. The nuts also have it and when they fall to the ground that leeches into the ground and creates more problems. In our neck of the woods, Black Walnuts are common. We have a good 1/2 acre of them as well, fortunately they are at the back of the property. We built two new beds for me in the front of the house on the driveway. Much easier for me and now no worries about Juglone, snakes and the occasional snapping turtles.
Good luck.