Thank you! All the information is there, but it could have been worded better. The hazelnuts are a great addition to any lot and I love seeing them getting closer to maturity! They do take some time to start producing, so start asap! I love blueberries too, we keep planting more every year when they go on sale! Best of luck with your efforts and thanks for watching!
Best of luck! I purchased another seven hazelnut trees for this year! You must live somewhere nice and warm, we still have about 10 weeks until we can safely plant outdoors!
Hello I am a new subscriber. I enjoy the content of your videos. I appreciate the research that you've done into the health benefits of the food items that you're growing. I to live in a cold climate in Wisconsin and am interested in sustainable cold climate permaculture practices to grow a Food Forest and eventually to build a walipini Greenhouse. I intend to follow your Channel but would like to make a suggestion. In many of your videos when you walk away from the camera it is very difficult to hear what you're trying to say. I would like to suggest that you get a microphone pick up that you can wear for walking away from the camera. You have some great content share it would be nice to be able to hear you.
Thank-you for the feedback. I have definately noticed the volume issues on some of the videos. A mic is a good idea. I also appreciate your encouragement. When I started making these videos I really didnt realize how many of the northern states in the US were dealing with the same climate conditions we do here in central Ontario, I have learned a lot in the processes involved. It sounds like you have a good idea on what you wish to accomplish! Keep working towards it every year and dont give up! Thanks again for watching and the comments.
Roughly 10-12 feet apart as they can grow up to 14 feet high and wide. Last year we also purchased another six seedlings from a third variety and placed the row 10 feet closer to the road and between the originals to speed up the process!
Rosemary Tate, I believe the research done in the US was in Chicago, the University of New Zealand was the name of the second and I honestly cant remember the name of the facility in Turkey. I am unsure if any specific variety of tree would be "better." I would think that they are all similar, with production yields and hardiness being the main differences. Sorry that I cant be of more help and best of luck!
I do have lots planned for the year, I have already placed my orders and started some seedlings! I am just stuck waiting for the snow to melt! We still have about two feet of the compact icey stuff to wait out, but warm weather is coming!
I understand you are in zone 5 Ontario Canada. Is it zone 5b or 5a. I'm in 5a and have found out the Gene and Carmella are not suitable in my area. We need a more winter hardy variety. I planted several varieties in 2013 but didn't realize they are not suitable for the cold winters. They will grow but pollen or flowers will be killed most years by the cold. Anyway I'm in the process of removing the southern varieties and replacing with northern hardy varieties.
Our spot was considered 5a not too long ago and has more recently been deemed 5b. We haven't lost any portions of the trees through the winter months here, but I suspect that Georgian Bay does a great deal more moderating the temperature than what is fully realized for our location. It's unfortunate that you invested your time and money into those varieties and it didn't pay off, but at least you were able to solve the issue yourself and correct it. They are well worth the investment. What new varieties have you planted? I was considering planting more myself.
@@TheHolmsteadWithJesseHolm Grimo Nut Tree nursery now has a northern hardy variety section. There are several that appear suitable. I have his Dermis strain based on Skinner plants out of Manitoba. It is like night and day how much better they are for me. The pollen catkins were 3 inches long this year pumping out tons of pollen. The southern varieties were drird up little 1 inch things. There is a gent in zone 4 Quebec who also has good ones. Many are based on Mr. Skinner's work in Manitoba. If we keep trying we will get good hazels for our zones.
@@billastell3753 we have had plenty of pollen production with the two previously mentioned varieties, but I will keep your recommendations in mind going forward. It is strange that such a minor variance in temperature could cause such a huge variance in plant health! I am assuming we will have harsher winters here that will cause the outcomes you've experienced yourself. I have heard of Grimo, good to hear firsthand that their products stand up. Thank you for the information!
@@TheHolmsteadWithJesseHolm It's not really the plant heath that is the problem. The plants themselves are all very hardy and don't seem affected by harsh winters. It's just that no nuts or few are produced in the colder climates due to the sensitivity of the pollen and flowers on the southern varieties. Last winter we had a mild early spring and I have good nut production this summer. Even one seedling in it's 3rd year that I grew myself from my own seed has a nut cluster on it.
@@billastell3753 some of ours are now into the fourth year and still no production. They are eight feet tall and six feet wide in some instances, but we have planted several seedlings that are supposed to be more cold hardy. I will keep your words in mind and see if a warm spring helps, but this year was exceptionally warm with no luck. I thought that thay may be like larger nut trees, irregular production, booms when conditions are right and there is a surplus of energy reserves. I admittedly do not know this for sure, it is pure speculation. In any case, I really hope I do not have to remove these expensive plants after they have grown so nicely, but your comments seem to carry some difficult relevance.. Thank you.
They are good. They have started layering and are much larger. I planted another seven last year to create a full hedge at the road. I do place grass clippings and woof chip mulch around them annually to provide some nutrients, but I do that with everything.
TrollForge Wiffle Tree Nursery. They have the best selection I have seen! This is my second year buying from them and I've been impressed with the quality. Having a one year guarantee is a nice backup too, cheers!
I was thinking about this question overnight and I suppose that if the plant was already under a significant amount of stress that it may drop the fruiting portions in summer. They require a lot of water, so if it was suffering through a drought, I suppose it's possible.
On average the lowest it will get in recent years is minus 30-35 degrees Celsius, but that's before the wind chill factor. There is usually a two week cold period in January that is in that range, but weather has been erratic for at least a decade. In the 1990's we would see a couple of days below minus 40 before wind chill and I have seen below minus 50 in my lifetime. Those are destructive years.
Sorry, I don't understand English very well. what varieties planted? in Russia there are varieties of hazelnuts that can withstand minus forty. Celsius.
@@Timur_Kusov no problem, your english is easy to understand. I have planted Gene and Carmela hazelnut varieties. They are supposed to be ok in zone 5 where I live. We can have some very low temperatures at times, but the average temperature over an entire winter is minus 10-20 degrees Celsius. We will have nights where it will drop to minus 40, but somewhere over winter it will be only minus 5 and it evens out to a gentiler average temperature. I have also just planted seven seedlings this year to ensure better production. Most of the time the really cold nights will not kill the plants, but it will kill the female buds. So, we may have years where we get no nuts because the female buds die, but the trees will lives. What hazelnut varieties do you plant and how cold does it get in your area?
Hello. I live in the south of Russia. North Caucasus. climate zone 7d. the temperature of the shimmy rarely drops below -15. I planted one hectare of the southern variety Trebizond and 12 northern varieties. if you are interested, we can exchange cuttings. you can plant them on the root system, and then you can get seedlings from them with your root system, these varieties bred in the Moscow region. they withstand up to -35. my email tim9832@ya.ru
@@friendlyfoodforest8033 dont be afraid to plant trees closer together than what is recommended, with pruning you can keep some order around your yard! I have even seen people plant two trees in one hole with great success! Goodluck my friend!
I'm not entirely sure what that is supposed to mean. They are Carmela and Gene variety, both produce male and female components at relatively the same time to ensure proper cross pollination. This filmed two years ago and I have not watched it since. I'm sorry if I didnt provide all the information you were searching for, perhaps I should make a follow up video regarding these great additions to our lot. It has been snowing here, so I haven't been to keen on making new videos quiet yet, but I have planted another seven seedlings to create a hedge in the same location. Thanks for checking out the channel and let me know if there is any other informarion I can provide. Best of luck with your endeavors.
I reread your comments and understand your meaning. I am a nurse that often works 16 hour shifts while raising four children and often putting in 8+ hours a day working outside in the spring and fall. Sometimes after long shifts my mouth cant keep up with my mind. I know the message I wish to convey, but often things dont come out quite the way I plan. I'll take your input into account during future filming. Take care and thank you for the feedback. :-)
@@TheHolmsteadWithJesseHolm i am a fellow nurse working 12 and sometimes 16 hour shifts several days a week. It is exhausting! Your message was clearly conveyed in the video, at least to me. I am building a self sustaining food forest. Started this year and have really put in what should have been spread out over 5 years. I'm in zone 7b. The focus has been perineal planting. Around 60 asparagus crowns, 60 strawberry plants, 4 pineberries, 3 blueberry, 3 grape vines. Several pawpaw trees, lemon, orange, 2 banana trees, pear, peach, olive, pecan, red Russian pomegranate, plum, apricot, apple, kiwi, and a few others. I'm actually planting hazelnut trees today. I did a youtube search and your video came up. The information is great and will assist me on this incredible adventure! I know how entirely exhausting it is being a nurse. Physically, mentally, and emotionally! So I especially appreciate your taking the time to educate fellow growers. Cheers to our future harvests!
@@kristyt6318 our health definately starts in our kitchens! Thanks for the positive feedback, but the gentleman wasnt wrong either, lol. Best if luck with your ambitious project, I cant say I'm not a little bit jealous! Cheers!
Great information on the medical benefits of hazelnuts, I planted blueberries this year and plan to get hazelnut trees in the future 😎👍
Thank you! All the information is there, but it could have been worded better. The hazelnuts are a great addition to any lot and I love seeing them getting closer to maturity! They do take some time to start producing, so start asap!
I love blueberries too, we keep planting more every year when they go on sale! Best of luck with your efforts and thanks for watching!
It's a good idea to hydrate bareroot trees before planting them. They're really stressed and the water helps.
Was named after the Hazelnut...so I'd like to grow the nut myself. Thank you
No problem! I hope the video helps a little!
@@TheHolmsteadWithJesseHolm it has, thank you ☺☺☺
thanks for the video. My plants ship next week.
Best of luck! I purchased another seven hazelnut trees for this year! You must live somewhere nice and warm, we still have about 10 weeks until we can safely plant outdoors!
Hello I am a new subscriber. I enjoy the content of your videos. I appreciate the research that you've done into the health benefits of the food items that you're growing. I to live in a cold climate in Wisconsin and am interested in sustainable cold climate permaculture practices to grow a Food Forest and eventually to build a walipini Greenhouse. I intend to follow your Channel but would like to make a suggestion. In many of your videos when you walk away from the camera it is very difficult to hear what you're trying to say. I would like to suggest that you get a microphone pick up that you can wear for walking away from the camera. You have some great content share it would be nice to be able to hear you.
Thank-you for the feedback. I have definately noticed the volume issues on some of the videos. A mic is a good idea.
I also appreciate your encouragement. When I started making these videos I really didnt realize how many of the northern states in the US were dealing with the same climate conditions we do here in central Ontario, I have learned a lot in the processes involved. It sounds like you have a good idea on what you wish to accomplish! Keep working towards it every year and dont give up! Thanks again for watching and the comments.
Great video. I have 10 hazelnuts bare root on the way to my property. How far did you space the trees for creating a nice privacy screen? Thanks!
Roughly 10-12 feet apart as they can grow up to 14 feet high and wide. Last year we also purchased another six seedlings from a third variety and placed the row 10 feet closer to the road and between the originals to speed up the process!
Any updates on the hazelnuts? Are they growing well up there? Producing yet?
How big are those Hazelnut trees/shrubs now? Thank you.
Can you please give me where you found the research into the benefits of Hazelnuts and is one type better then another. Tks
Rosemary Tate,
I believe the research done in the US was in Chicago, the University of New Zealand was the name of the second and I honestly cant remember the name of the facility in Turkey.
I am unsure if any specific variety of tree would be "better." I would think that they are all similar, with production yields and hardiness being the main differences. Sorry that I cant be of more help and best of luck!
We need some videos here lol
I do have lots planned for the year, I have already placed my orders and started some seedlings! I am just stuck waiting for the snow to melt! We still have about two feet of the compact icey stuff to wait out, but warm weather is coming!
I understand you are in zone 5 Ontario Canada. Is it zone 5b or 5a. I'm in 5a and have found out the Gene and Carmella are not suitable in my area. We need a more winter hardy variety. I planted several varieties in 2013 but didn't realize they are not suitable for the cold winters. They will grow but pollen or flowers will be killed most years by the cold. Anyway I'm in the process of removing the southern varieties and replacing with northern hardy varieties.
Our spot was considered 5a not too long ago and has more recently been deemed 5b. We haven't lost any portions of the trees through the winter months here, but I suspect that Georgian Bay does a great deal more moderating the temperature than what is fully realized for our location. It's unfortunate that you invested your time and money into those varieties and it didn't pay off, but at least you were able to solve the issue yourself and correct it. They are well worth the investment.
What new varieties have you planted? I was considering planting more myself.
@@TheHolmsteadWithJesseHolm Grimo Nut Tree nursery now has a northern hardy variety section. There are several that appear suitable. I have his Dermis strain based on Skinner plants out of Manitoba. It is like night and day how much better they are for me. The pollen catkins were 3 inches long this year pumping out tons of pollen. The southern varieties were drird up little 1 inch things. There is a gent in zone 4 Quebec who also has good ones. Many are based on Mr. Skinner's work in Manitoba. If we keep trying we will get good hazels for our zones.
@@billastell3753 we have had plenty of pollen production with the two previously mentioned varieties, but I will keep your recommendations in mind going forward. It is strange that such a minor variance in temperature could cause such a huge variance in plant health! I am assuming we will have harsher winters here that will cause the outcomes you've experienced yourself.
I have heard of Grimo, good to hear firsthand that their products stand up. Thank you for the information!
@@TheHolmsteadWithJesseHolm It's not really the plant heath that is the problem. The plants themselves are all very hardy and don't seem affected by harsh winters. It's just that no nuts or few are produced in the colder climates due to the sensitivity of the pollen and flowers on the southern varieties. Last winter we had a mild early spring and I have good nut production this summer. Even one seedling in it's 3rd year that I grew myself from my own seed has a nut cluster on it.
@@billastell3753 some of ours are now into the fourth year and still no production. They are eight feet tall and six feet wide in some instances, but we have planted several seedlings that are supposed to be more cold hardy. I will keep your words in mind and see if a warm spring helps, but this year was exceptionally warm with no luck. I thought that thay may be like larger nut trees, irregular production, booms when conditions are right and there is a surplus of energy reserves. I admittedly do not know this for sure, it is pure speculation.
In any case, I really hope I do not have to remove these expensive plants after they have grown so nicely, but your comments seem to carry some difficult relevance.. Thank you.
How are they looking now? I'm seriously considering them though the area I have is poor quality soil/clay
They are good. They have started layering and are much larger. I planted another seven last year to create a full hedge at the road. I do place grass clippings and woof chip mulch around them annually to provide some nutrients, but I do that with everything.
@@TheHolmsteadWithJesseHolm I agree wood chips are the bomb, good to hear they are going well!
Where did you get them?I've been looking...
TrollForge Wiffle Tree Nursery. They have the best selection I have seen! This is my second year buying from them and I've been impressed with the quality. Having a one year guarantee is a nice backup too, cheers!
Thanks!
Whiffletree only ships to Canada 😔😤
i use ColdStreamFarm out of Michigan...looks like they are currently out of stock on American Hazelnut but i did order some earlier this year.
if you prune it in late summer, will that prevent it from producing nuts?
If you cut off the fruiting portion, yes, but they would have been polinized prior, so you would be able to notice the hazelnuts on the bush.
I was thinking about this question overnight and I suppose that if the plant was already under a significant amount of stress that it may drop the fruiting portions in summer. They require a lot of water, so if it was suffering through a drought, I suppose it's possible.
What is the lowest temperature in your area?
On average the lowest it will get in recent years is minus 30-35 degrees Celsius, but that's before the wind chill factor. There is usually a two week cold period in January that is in that range, but weather has been erratic for at least a decade. In the 1990's we would see a couple of days below minus 40 before wind chill and I have seen below minus 50 in my lifetime. Those are destructive years.
Sorry, I don't understand English very well. what varieties planted? in Russia there are varieties of hazelnuts that can withstand minus forty. Celsius.
@@Timur_Kusov no problem, your english is easy to understand. I have planted Gene and Carmela hazelnut varieties. They are supposed to be ok in zone 5 where I live. We can have some very low temperatures at times, but the average temperature over an entire winter is minus 10-20 degrees Celsius. We will have nights where it will drop to minus 40, but somewhere over winter it will be only minus 5 and it evens out to a gentiler average temperature.
I have also just planted seven seedlings this year to ensure better production. Most of the time the really cold nights will not kill the plants, but it will kill the female buds. So, we may have years where we get no nuts because the female buds die, but the trees will lives.
What hazelnut varieties do you plant and how cold does it get in your area?
Hello. I live in the south of Russia. North Caucasus. climate zone 7d. the temperature of the shimmy rarely drops below -15.
I planted one hectare of the southern variety Trebizond and 12 northern varieties. if you are interested, we can exchange cuttings. you can plant them on the root system, and then you can get seedlings from them with your root system, these varieties bred in the Moscow region. they withstand up to -35. my email tim9832@ya.ru
Thanks for the research...We are building a food forest in zone 6 at Joshua Zieba channel... check it out
Looks good! Starting out can be the most fun! Best of luck and thanks for the compliment!
It is fun...I am already getting low on places to put fruit trees. Cheers fellow grower.
@@friendlyfoodforest8033 dont be afraid to plant trees closer together than what is recommended, with pruning you can keep some order around your yard! I have even seen people plant two trees in one hole with great success! Goodluck my friend!
Are these american hazelnuts?
They are a European and American hybrid. We have Carmela and Gene varieties, as well as seven seedlings planted this spring!
They should be known as the basically variety Hazelnut trees as you couldn't speak a sentence without using the word
I'm not entirely sure what that is supposed to mean. They are Carmela and Gene variety, both produce male and female components at relatively the same time to ensure proper cross pollination. This filmed two years ago and I have not watched it since. I'm sorry if I didnt provide all the information you were searching for, perhaps I should make a follow up video regarding these great additions to our lot. It has been snowing here, so I haven't been to keen on making new videos quiet yet, but I have planted another seven seedlings to create a hedge in the same location. Thanks for checking out the channel and let me know if there is any other informarion I can provide. Best of luck with your endeavors.
I reread your comments and understand your meaning. I am a nurse that often works 16 hour shifts while raising four children and often putting in 8+ hours a day working outside in the spring and fall. Sometimes after long shifts my mouth cant keep up with my mind. I know the message I wish to convey, but often things dont come out quite the way I plan. I'll take your input into account during future filming. Take care and thank you for the feedback. :-)
@@TheHolmsteadWithJesseHolm i am a fellow nurse working 12 and sometimes 16 hour shifts several days a week. It is exhausting! Your message was clearly conveyed in the video, at least to me. I am building a self sustaining food forest. Started this year and have really put in what should have been spread out over 5 years. I'm in zone 7b. The focus has been perineal planting. Around 60 asparagus crowns, 60 strawberry plants, 4 pineberries, 3 blueberry, 3 grape vines. Several pawpaw trees, lemon, orange, 2 banana trees, pear, peach, olive, pecan, red Russian pomegranate, plum, apricot, apple, kiwi, and a few others. I'm actually planting hazelnut trees today. I did a youtube search and your video came up. The information is great and will assist me on this incredible adventure! I know how entirely exhausting it is being a nurse. Physically, mentally, and emotionally! So I especially appreciate your taking the time to educate fellow growers. Cheers to our future harvests!
@@kristyt6318 our health definately starts in our kitchens! Thanks for the positive feedback, but the gentleman wasnt wrong either, lol. Best if luck with your ambitious project, I cant say I'm not a little bit jealous! Cheers!