Hazelnut is also called mountain chestnut. It is a small deciduous tree belonging to the Betulaceae family. The fruit is generally yellow-brown and nearly spherical. The maturity period is generally between September and October. Its fruit is recognized globally as the king of nuts. Hazelnut Kernels are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. The nutritional value is very high. Hazelnuts are often eaten. They are also called mountain chestnuts. Hazelnuts are small deciduous trees in the Betulaceae family. The fruits are generally yellow-brown, nearly spherical, and mature. The fruit period is generally from September to October. Its fruit is recognized globally as the king of nuts. Hazelnuts are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Their nutritional value is very high. Regular consumption of hazelnuts can improve eyesight and health. It nourishes the spleen and stomach, replenishes qi, improves eyesight, and lowers the three highs. It is very popular among consumers. So where is the origin of hazelnuts? What are some tips for growing hazelnuts with high yields? Let’s go check it out next!

1. Where is the origin of hazelnuts?

At present, hazelnut production areas are mainly in the three northeastern provinces, with Liaoning as the majority.

As people’s demand for hazelnuts continues to increase, Hebei, Shandong, Henan, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang and other places have also begun to develop hazelnut cultivation, and production has already been achieved.

I believe that the development of hazelnut cultivation will continue to expand in the future, and hazelnuts, a high-end product that was exclusive to emperors and nobles in the past, will gradually enter the homes of ordinary people.

2. Planting techniques for high yield of hazelnuts

1. Planting density

A reasonable planting density can effectively increase the yield of hazelnuts. The planting density is average. It depends on the following conditions. The first is the variety of hazelnuts and cultivation techniques; the second is the hazel tree’s tree shape, topography, soil conditions and climate temperature.

The density is determined by these two conditions. In areas with fertile, flat soil, vigorous growth, and open canopy, the row spacing of each hazel tree should be slightly farther apart.

In areas with poor soil, poor growth, curved trees, and short stature, the planting density should be slightly higher.

So the planting density can also be determined according to the growing environment.

2. Cultivation depth

The depth of plant cultivation directly determines the final yield.

So when planting, the roots should not be buried too deep or too shallow.

Be sure to bury it just right.

After planting, the rhizome and the ground should be flat or no less than 5 cm.

The optimal cultivation depth is about 8 cm.

If the planting soil is sparse and soft, water it properly before planting, or lightly tap the soil with your feet.

The purpose is to prevent the soil from sinking after planting. It is difficult to control the depth of cultivation because it will sink with the root system and will be difficult to manage in the future.

3. Water and fertilizer management

Hazelnut is a shrub that likes water. It needs sufficient water to grow better.

After planting hazelnut trees, a sprinkler tray with a diameter of at least one meter should be built around all hazelnut trees immediately to make future watering easier.

Hazelnut trees should be watered immediately after planting. There must be enough moisture, because only enough moisture can penetrate into the soil to seal the soil, and then cover the tree with plastic film. On the tray, keeping the tree warm and moist enough can promote the growth of the bottom root system and improve the survival rate of the hazelnut tree.

Hazelnuts require a relatively appropriate amount of fertilizer.

Generally speaking, fertile farmyard manure is applied in summer, and then compound fertilizer is applied in July.

In the second year of planting, you can fertilize around the hazelnut tree, but be careful not to fertilize too deeply.

Applying fertilizer too deeply will be detrimental to the fruit tree’s absorption of fertilizer. If the fruit tree cannot absorb fertilizer normally, it will affect the normal growth of the fruit tree. If the fruit tree cannot grow normally, it will affect the later fruit yield. , a series of unnecessary troubles will follow.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, the details of fertilization must be done well.

4. Timely pruning

When pruning, one main trunk is left on the hazelnut tree.

Then plan how to prune according to the growth shape and development characteristics of the hazelnut tree, and prune the hazelnut tree carefully to form a reasonable skeleton that is conducive to growth.

Hazel trees generally have three tree types.

The first is the smaller trunk form.

Mainly keep three basic branches as the main trunk, and then grow in different directions.

The second type is the solo approach.

The single-trunk type only needs to retain one trunk, and then keep four more evenly distributed branches on the trunk.

When the side branches are selected on the main branch, the side branches produce side branches and fruiting branches, and finally form a short trunk.

In summary, if farmers want to grow hazelnuts with high yields, they must master correct planting techniques and scientific management methods. I hope this article can help everyone.