July Practices in Hazelnut Orchards
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July is a critical period in hazelnut cultivation, when the crop begins to ripen and final preparations are made before harvest.
Things to be done in July:
1.Pest and Disease Management
- Controlling pests such as the boll weevil, hazelworm, green skunk, and American white butterfly is important.
- Observations are made, and biotechnical traps or licensed plant protection products are used if necessary.
- Fungicide application can be made under suitable weather conditions, especially for fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and hazelnut anthracnose.
2.Irrigation (Depending on Climate)
- While rainfall is generally sufficient in the Black Sea region, supplemental irrigation may be required during the dry months of July.
- Irrigation is especially important for young orchards and for good fruit development.
3.Weed Control and Soil Cultivation
- Weeds in the hazelnut garden should be removed mechanically.
- Leaf samples for analysis should be taken in the second half of this month.
- Soil samples can be taken from this period until the end of December.
4.Pre-Harvest Preparations
- Unnecessary branches and bushes are cleared from the orchard.
- Hazelnut threshing floors are leveled and cleaned.
- Harvesting equipment such as nets, bags, crates, and baskets are checked and prepared.
