hazel nuts

Question

Hi I would like to know if they can be eaten prior to ripening of falling off the tree. If I wait for them to fall the rodents eat them. Thx Mike

Answer 1

It would seem that you must wait until they fall off to ensure they are ready. Here is an article that will help you to get better results with harvesting: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/hazelnut/when-to-harvest-hazelnuts.htm