Content
- The seed of the hazelnut and what you can do with it
- What makes the seed of hazelnut
- Eat him or feed him ...
- Use it for multiplying
- Tips & Tricks
The seed of the hazelnut and what you can do with it
Under the hazel-brown, thin and firm shell he hides and waits to be discovered. The seeds of hazelnut are not just for eating. It can also be used to multiply this plant.
What makes the seed of hazelnut
Under the nutshell sits the seed of the hazelnut. Regardless of the variety, each nut contains one seed. The seed is spherical, and has a thin seed coat.
If the nut is harvested too early and opened, as in August, for example, the seed is light and mild in taste. At full ripeness, reached between September and October, the taste is typically nutty and spicy.
Eat him or feed him ...
The seed is considered to be extremely healthy due to its minerals and its fat content of 60%. But that's not the only reason why he likes to be eaten. Whether pure, roasted or baked in cakes and cookies - the hazelnut seed is popular all over the world.
In addition to humans, animals appreciate the seeds. Squirrels, mice and birds like crows and magpies like to get over the seeds. They provide excellent food for the autumn and winter. If you have too many hazelnuts and can not use them, feed them to such wildlife.
Not infrequently the harvest is great, but there are no seeds in the nuts. The reason: The hazelnut drill has made its way over the nutrient-rich seeds. To get rid of it, you should carefully remove any nuts that are near the plant. This prevents the larvae of this insect in the following year to become voracious beetles on the plant ...
Use it for multiplying
The seed can be used to multiply the hazelnut in such a way:
Tips & Tricks
In order for the seed to succeed, several seeds should be planted in the late autumn to increase the hit rate.