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DC:
In the  last 4-5 years our Hazel Tree has started producing nuts. It seems that around half of them are hollow, the shell looks good but the nut just didn't develop. Is there a way to tell if there is a nut inside before I waste time roasting them?

Ed Brooks:
I have found, that if the nut will not let go of the husk, it’s a dud. That is when they’re ripe anyway.  Ed

DLH:
Might be worth adding some more hazelnut trees. The American hazelnuts here produce better with multiple trees in closer proximity. I would have to check but I think they are wind pollinated too so insects don’t transfer the pollen. Do you have the European varieties that were developed for blight resistance?

Pat B:
DC, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service or Ag Dept. It may be as simple as a nutritional deficiency. Anyway they could probably give you a solution.

DC:

--- Quote from: DLH on September 06, 2019, 11:08:28 pm ---Might be worth adding some more hazelnut trees. The American hazelnuts here produce better with multiple trees in closer proximity. I would have to check but I think they are wind pollinated too so insects don’t transfer the pollen. Do you have the European varieties that were developed for blight resistance?

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It was planted by a Bluejay so there's no little tag to tell me what kind it is ;D ;D There's lots of them in the neighbourhood but there's nothing close. It's to late to plant another. I'll be gone before one could mature.

--- Quote from: Pat B on September 07, 2019, 08:08:55 am ---DC, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service or Ag Dept. It may be as simple as a nutritional deficiency. Anyway they could probably give you a solution.

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I don't think we have such a thing here, Pat. At least I've never seen one. Not much agriculture here.

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