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Wind-pollinated; plant two varieties for good nut set. Catkins appear in late winter — one of the first signs of spring. Coppice every 7–10 years to rejuvenate.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Caterpillars.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGood, AngelicaFair and AniseFair nearby.
Also a perennial — same seasonal rhythm as Hazelnut
Direct-sow Hazelnut outdoors about 12 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in cooler soil (around 10–18 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 60 days. Grow in partial sun, spaced about 300 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 1460 days.
Water: Medium · Height: 500 cm · Soil: Well-draining, slightly alkaline — tolerates most soils
