Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts, also called filbert, cobnut or hazel, are in the genus Corylus, which is comprised of about 15 species of shrubs and trees in the birch family (Betulaceae) and the edible nuts they produce. The plants are native to the north temperate zone. Turkey produces the most globally consumed hazelnuts. Hazelnut is a wind pollinated fruit; the pollen will then lay dormant for seven to eight months. The Willamette Valley in Oregon produces 99% of the US hazelnut crop.
Nut Set
Nut set is categorized as the critical transition period shortly after fertilization as plant processes switch over to nut formation and growth. A successful nut set is integral to a healthy crop at harvest. This process can be improved with the addition of Millerplex®. When nutrients are not available or are deficient in the soil, this can lead to a diminished or reduced set. The translocation and availability of key nutrients can dramatically impact the quality of harvest at the end of the growing cycle. Millerplex provides a balanced package of macronutrients, micronutrients, sea plant extracts, as well as our proprietary Express technology. These all combine to both supply key nutrients but also assist in enhancing the metabolism and translocation occurring within the plant.
Nut Fill
Nut Fill is an important and nutritionally taxing period within a plant. Phosphorus and potassium are critical nutrients required at this time, as they are responsible for translocation of proteins and sugars, water balance in the plant, production and utilization of ATP, root development and many other processes. The proprietary humectant system provided by Sugar Express® enables increased absorption and translocation of nutrients during this stage.
