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Organic hazelnut production

Last updated on February 4, 2025

Find information about how to grow and produce organic hazelnuts. Information includes what kind of certification is needed, how to deal with weeds and pests as well as guidance on crop standards.

Research show that it is possible to grow organic hazelnuts that are equal in quantity and quality to conventional produce and that fetch a higher price in the market. However, organic hazelnut production is also associated with greater risks.

The B.C. hazelnut industry is in recovery from a recent collapse due to Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB) and there are still many unknowns associated with new blight resistant varieties being planted, including how they will work in organic systems.

Producing organic hazelnuts

The term “organic” is now a protected label within B.C. for agricultural products that have been produced or processed in B.C., and for which certified organic programs exist.

For more information about organic certification in B.C., visit Organic food and beverage policies.

 

This guide does not provide a full listing of service contacts for the industry.  The B.C. Hazelnut Growers Association may be able to assist you to find the information or services required.

References provided within the body of the guide and summarized in the appendix provide sources deemed useful by industry associations, government agencies or universities. Not all information provided may be applicable to the specific growing conditions of your farm.