Living on One Acre or Less by Sally Morgan

Author:Sally Morgan
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780857843319
Publisher: UIT Cambridge Ltd.

A pile of inoculated logs.

The forgotten nuttery

Long forgotten in modern cultivation systems, a nut orchard or nuttery is a versatile addition to the holding, supplying a protein-rich food to complement fruit. Nut-bearing plants are easy to grow, and, as with fruit trees, there is no need to designate an area just for the nut trees, as they can be planted in hedgerows and other convenient locations.

The two best-known nut trees suited for small spaces are the cobnut (Corylus avellana) and filbert (Corylus maxima): cultivated varieties bred from the common hazel. The husk of the cobnut is shorter than the nut, while the filbert (also called the full beard) is a longer nut with a fringed husk that extends beyond the nut. Other options for nut trees include almonds, sweet chestnuts and walnuts, although these do grow into sizeable trees.

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