Hazelnut production guide
Last updated on June 26, 2026Find information to help you decide whether to enter the hazelnut or hard nut sector. This guide includes details on different aspects of managing a hazelnut orchard, and what you need to consider before investing in a hazelnut operation.
A hazelnut orchard offers the opportunity for a personally and financially rewarding business venture for the dedicated owner who has a sound business plan. The sector is attractive to new growers due to the small land base and graduated capital investment.
Hazelnut guide sections
Hazelnut planning tables
General
- Tree Orchard, Nut and Kernel Characteristics of Some Hazelnut Varieties (PDF, 176KB): Table 2
- Compatibility of Hazelnut Varieties with the Gasaway Gene for Resistance to Eastern Filbert Blight-recommended Pollinizers (PDF, 142KB): Table 3
- Calendar of Operational Activities in Hazelnut Orchards (PDF, 132KB): Table 4
Weed and pesticide management
For a downloadable version of this guide, access the Hazelnut Reference Guide (PDF, 1.6MB)
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