This publication provides guidelines for purchasing and propagating planting stock. It describes simple layering, tie-off layering, grafting, and cuttings.
In the winter, many gardeners' heads are filled with visions of flourishing plants and bountiful harvests. Making those visions into reality starts with seeds. Here's what to consider when deciding on seeds to buy.
This publication gives a brief introduction to hazelnuts, which are sometimes called filberts. It provides an overview of hazelnut history, growth and production, geographic distribution, and hazelnut industry organizations.
This publication includes tables that summarize characteristics of the main hazelnut varieties produced in the United States, lists varieties' susceptibility to eastern filbert blight, and shows varieties' compatibility with each other for pollination.
Jeff L. Olsen, Shawn Mehlenbacher, Rebecca L. McCluskey, David Smith |
Nov 2013 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
The potential of a pasture can only be realized when the conditions of growing forage are optimized. Learn how to find the current and potential forage yield of a pasture — and if improvements are worth the investment.
Describes key identification features, life cycle, and pest status of filbertworm, filbert weevil, filbert aphid, and hazelnut aphid. Includes color photos.
Vaughn Walton, Ute Chambers, Amy J. Dreves, Denny Bruck, Jeff L. Olsen |
Dec 2007 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
This publication provides a glossary of botanical terms related to hazelnut pollination and describes the flower and nut development process, pollination, and related issues.