How to Grow Hazelnut (Lewis)
Corylus avellana 'Lewis'
Your complete guide to growing Hazelnut (Lewis).
📷 Wikipedia: Corylus avellanaWhen to Plant Hazelnut (Lewis)
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Companion Plants for Hazelnut (Lewis)
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and other pests, shallow roots don't compete with tree roots
Fixes nitrogen in soil, provides ground cover, attracts beneficial pollinators
Deep taproot brings nutrients to surface, leaves make excellent mulch and compost
Compatible growth habit, attracts beneficial insects, doesn't compete for nutrients
Attracts pollinators, repels moths and rodents that may damage nuts
Repel nematodes and various garden pests, attract beneficial predatory insects
Trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, deters ants and other crawling pests
Natural fungicide properties, repels rodents and deer, shallow root system
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to hazelnuts and inhibits their growth
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of nearby plants including fruit and nut trees
Acidify soil significantly, hazelnuts prefer neutral to slightly alkaline conditions
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
