Hazel

Hazelnut is a cultivated form of hazel, so very often these concepts are considered equivalent. In nature, hazel can grow up to 7 m in height. Gardeners value the tree not only for its tasty nuts, but also for its high decorative qualities. Hazel is a heat-loving crop, therefore it grows in warm regions of our country. In regions with a long cold season it freezes.

In order for hazel to be grown in optimal conditions, it is necessary to select a sunny place with light, fertile soil and a neutral environmental reaction. The tree cannot withstand stagnant moisture, rocky and sandy soil. It is recommended to plant several trees in the garden to ensure cross-wind pollination.

Everyone knows that hazel nuts are very tasty and healthy. Hazelnuts contain a lot of protein, vitamins, iron, fat and sucrose. But you should not expect a stable harvest from hazel, since low and high productivity alternate annually. This section contains detailed information on how to grow and care for this heat-loving plant in the garden.