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Years
of Australian research has overcome the problems of pollination
and gone on to evaluate the merits of the most productive
varieties.
A productive variety is not just the number of kilos per tree
but other factors such as the percentage of kernel weight
or defective nuts etc.
The criteria for confectionery is more about
flavour and removal of the pellicle or skin called blanching.
Nut size is also a consideration.
The four potential main varieties identified
as suitable for confectionery (or nuts in shell) are available
from our nursery with matched polliniser varieties.
We can supply some of them to a cool area but generally we
would recommend two of the varieties more suited to our warmer
climate, being early or mid-season varieties they also have
the advantage of sufficient pollen being available to them.
Tonda
di Giffoni average kernel size 14.6 mm
Early
variety - low chill requirement
Good
pest and disease resistance
Good
nutty flavour
Even
nut size
Barcelona average kernel size
15.7 mm
Mid-season
variety - medium chill requirement
Moderate
pest and disease resistance
Good
nutty flavour
Adapts
to most conditions
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Large plantings are set out in a grid pattern
with the rows running N-S so that the sun passes over each
side of the tree. For good access and to avoid trees shading
each other we recommend 5m between trees and 6m between rows.
This will mean about 250 to the hectare or 100 to the acre.
To
pre-order or for further information, contact Astrid &
Barry
email: info@hazelnuttrees.com.au
Phone: 02 6373 6474
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