We planted quite a few bushes some 8 years ago or so as part of the WHIP program. Many did not make it due to deer browse, but a number of the hazelnut bushes are all grown up and producing nuts. I spent some quality time this past weekend harvesting. The timing was good as many were already falling out of the husks. I got about 3 1/2 five gallon buckets-worth.
I'm not so sure that this is going to turn out to be a good plan. They are so danged small and it's gonna be a lot of work getting any appreciable amount of nut meat. We will see. First, to dry them out.
I've already googled and you-tubed how to handle and prepare. Anybody got any secrets on how best to cure and crack?
