The hazelnut spreads rapidly and grows wildly in many corners without the intervention of gardeners. Those are reasons to think she doesn't need much maintenance. But is that really the case?

Watering - how, when and how often?

So that watering does not play a major role in dealing with the hazelnut, the soil should be loosened up well when planting this tree. In this way, water can be stored better. The result: watering is not absolutely necessary from the second year.

In dry seasons and in full sun, however, the hazelnut should be watered regularly. It's best to give your root area a vigorous one-off watering rather than repeated timid watering. Ideally, lime-free water or rainwater should be used for watering. Lime does not tolerate hazelnuts well.

Is fertilizer necessary?

When planting the hazelnut, compost should be added to the soil. Otherwise, the hazelnut can be enriched with nutrients every two years with compost or once a year with a liquid fertilizer.

Should the hazelnut be cut?

The hazelnut can, but does not have to be cut. Both a shape, thinning and radical pruning are well tolerated by it. She then drives happily.

The following must be observed when cutting:

  • Time: in autumn after harvesting the nuts
  • If you prune in spring when the hazelnut blossoms, you can expect lower yields in autumn
  • Remove older branches and branches that are too close together
  • Cut out wild shoots (result from the root runners)
  • Errors in cutting are quickly forgiven

What diseases and pests can make life difficult for her?

There are no specific diseases that afflict the hazelnut. On the other hand, there is a pest that can make life difficult for gardeners. It's the hazelnut weevil. He drills open the hazelnut shells and eats the seeds they contain. Then he likes to deposit his larvae inside the nuts.

tips and tricks

Declare war on the hazelnut beetle: Dispose of all affected nuts - including those on the ground. Then the larvae disappear and don't have a chance to attack the nuts next year.

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Vegetable garden