Hazelnut

Short description of the species

Botanical name

Hazelnut

Latin name

Corylus avellana

Family

Juglandaceae

Origin

southeast Europe

Crop clasification

shell fruit

Growing shape

from quarter to high stem

Spacing

8-10 x 5-8m

Soil type

deep and nutritious, medium heavy soils

Soil pH

neutral

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Interesting

The kernel is very high in "good" fat, it contains monounsaturated fats that lower cholesterol. Hazelnuts contain 50-60% fat, 15-20% protein and slightly more than 10% water.

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Usage

The kernel is used for consumption.

Suitable growing locations 

Hazelnuts are also suitable for higher growing positions with a permeable, sandy substrate, they have a relatively shallow root system that is more widely spread, so they are not hindered by a higher groundwater level. It is undemanding to the soil.

Growing technology

We grow it most often in the form of a bush with 10-12 basic shoots. It is possible to remove unnecessary shoots growing from the base of the kra, we do not shorten the shoots. From approximately the 10th year, we replace the basic shoots with new shoots. Planting clip 3.0-4.0 x 3.0 m, planting material - a bush with at least 3 shoots. In some countries, stem forms grafted on Corylus coluna, Turkish hazel, are also used. 

Suitable varieties 

All the varieties found in our country are suitable, i.e. Hall's giant, Lombard's white and Webb's. Of the varieties grown abroad, the Buttler, Cosford, Ennis and Gunslebert varieties are used the most. 

Diseases and pests 

diseases: powdery mildew, scarlet fever 

pests: weevil