You get hazelnut seeds by obtaining the nuts directly from a hazel tree. The hazelnut nut itself contains the seed that can be used for propagation.
According to information available, if you can locate a hazel tree, you will have access to a supply of nuts. Hazelnuts naturally grow in clusters and are surrounded by husks.
Here's a simple breakdown of how to get them:
- Find a Hazel Tree: The first step is to locate a mature hazel tree (genus Corylus).
- Collect the Nuts: Hazel nuts ripen and fall from the tree, or they can be picked when ready.
- Remove the Husk: As noted, hazelnuts come surrounded by husks. Simply pick the nut out of the husk.
The hard shell of the nut protects the seed inside. This is the part you would typically plant to grow a new hazel tree. While separating viable nuts (seeds) from non-viable ones is possible, the process begins with obtaining the nuts from the tree and freeing them from their protective husks.
