Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous
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Soil
Prefers well-drained loamy or sandy soil.
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Position
Sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade. Can be grown as a hedge.
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Frost tolerant
Yes, healthy hazel trees will bear twenty years or more.
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Feeding
Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in spring.
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Companions
Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes contribute to soil fertility and attract pollinators.
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Spacing
Single Plants: 4.50m (14' 9") each way (minimum)
Rows: 4.50m (14' 9") with 4.50m (14' 9") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty of well-rotted organic matter. A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe to protect the young tree from animal and insect pests.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Self-fertile but pollination is improved by growing in groups with two or more cultivars present. Begins to bear after five years. Healthy hazel trees will bear twenty years or more.
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Harvesting
Harvest when the husks begin to turn yellow in early autumn.
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Troubleshooting
The nuts are much-loved by squirrels, birds and rodents.
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