PurpleTree Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 We've got a big hazlenut tree at the top of the garden, I've never really done anything with it. It's currently covered in nuts and lots have fallen off already. Can anyone advise me on when they should be picked, shall I just pick them up off the floor? What colour are they at their nicest? Any advice gratefully received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 If they've started falling they are probably ready - try a few of the fallers and see what you think - the nut should be brown, with no green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 There are absolutely millions here in the hedgerows. I can't understand why Booths would sell them in a shrink wrap pack for £1.99. I can understand even less why anybody would buy them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Maybe I should start bagging them up and set up a stall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 The squirrels eat all mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I have a hedge of these and when I first moved to my house thought I had a rat problem ..turned out it was the squirrels coming to collect nuts via walking across our roof. I dont see any squirrels all year round until the nuts are ready! I must stay I dont eat them but probably should try some now as we use to buy nuts to eat at christmas indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 I thought I'd have loads of squirrels because of the tree, but I think I've only seen 2 or 3 in the 3 years we've been here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
