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  • Hazelnut production guide
    • About this guide
    • Hazelnut biology
    • Hazelnut orchard planning
    • Hazelnut orchard management
    • Hazelnut varieties
    • Hazelnut orchard design
    • Hazelnut orchard establishment
      • Pruning and training
      • Weed management
      • Irrigation
      • Ground cover
      • Managing established nut bearing trees
    • Hazelnut insect management
    • Hazelnut disease management
    • Hazelnut vertebrate management
    • Hazelnut weed management
    • Organic hazelnut production
    • Resources and contacts

Hazelnut orchard establishment

Last updated on February 6, 2025

Find information about establishing a hazelnut orchard. 

Managing young trees

During the first four years, the aim is to grow a strong, well-structured tree that will produce well in future years. There are some important operations to follow:

  • Pruning and training
  • Weed management
  • Irrigation
  • Ground cover
  • Managing established nut bearing trees
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