Why walnut leaves should not be burned: all gardeners should know about this
13.09.2024 05:50
Updated: 27.09.2024 21:06
Do you have a walnut tree growing in your garden? Then this article is for you.
The leaves of this plant should never be burned. We tell you why and what to do with walnut leaves.
Why walnut leaves should not be burned
When burning walnut leaves and other trees, toxic substances called dioxins are released.
Benzopyrene, which provokes the development of cancer, is also released.
Inhaling smoke from burning leaves can cause coughing, suffocation, bronchospasm, allergies, and decreased immunity.
It is especially dangerous for children, pregnant women, and the elderly to inhale such smoke.
Burning walnut leaves is also not worth it because they are an excellent fertilizer. You can add them to compost or add them to the soil during autumn digging.
