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Hazel

Corylus avellana

Hazel
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A hazelnut shrub for cool, moist climates and mountain valleys.

Light
Partial shade
Height
3–5 m
Watering
Moderate: 2–3 times a week in summer
Soil
fertile, rich in organic matter; loose and well-drained
Edible?
Yes: the seeds
How to plant
Dig a hole twice the root ball; 4 m apart. Water well the first summer.
Care
Remove suckers from the base every winter. Plant two varieties for better pollination.

Calendar by climate

Warm coast
Mild Mediterranean
Southern interior
Continental interior
Cold interior and uplands
Atlantic
Canary Islands (subtropical)
SowPlantHarvestPruneFeedTreat

Dates are for growing outdoors, based on the local climate. In a greenhouse or tunnel everything comes earlier.

Feeding and doses

Mild Mediterranean

  • Well-rotted manureJan4–6 kg / m²

Pest prevention and doses

Mild Mediterranean

Not needed.

How easy to grow by climate

  • Warm coastDifficultToo warm a climate
  • Mild MediterraneanNeeds regular careHot, dry summers
  • Southern interiorDifficultExtreme summer heat
  • Continental interiorEasy
  • Cold interior and uplandsEasy
  • AtlanticEasy
  • Canary Islands (subtropical)Not recommended outdoorsNo winter chill

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