Sources of hybrid hazelnuts
After
learning about all of the benefits of the new hybrid hazels, I had to
go out and buy one. A quick search of the internet turned up two
options. If I was willing to buy at least $75 worth of shrubs, I
could get proven hybrids for $3 apiece from Badgersett
Farms. I was
sorely tempted, but twenty plus shrubs seemed to be a bit too much for
us to handle.
Instead, I joined the Arbor
Day Foundation's Hazelnut Project
for $20 and will soon receive my three "free" bushes. On the down
side, these bushes are experimental and may not have the proven results
I would have gotten from Badgersett Farms. On the up side, I'll
be participating in a scientific experiment, seeing how new hazel
varieties grow in different parts of the U.S. I'll look forward
to seeing how the hybrid hazelnuts integrate into our forest garden.
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Badgersett is an awesome option. I've ordered and split my order with friend/etc. They'll ship two separate shipments for people like me, it's just one extra shipping charge but same order so if your neighbor wants some, etc. etc.
If you ever want to see their farm it's pretty cool. We're north of there just a tad and would be willing to host if you're that interested after your first harvest. I'm still waiting on mine to come up to size and nut-out? I'm missing a term of specialty because "fruit" doesn't work in this case.