HOPS AND TREE NUTS
Tree Nuts
The most widely planted tree nut species in Nova Scotia are heartnut, hazelnut, Persian walnut, and chestnut. Consider the local climate, soils, site, marketing opportunities, and intentions for the planting as a business or a hobby before establishing a tree nut orchard. Market opportunities currently exist in Atlantic Canada for small quantities of tree nuts. Heartnut is the best adapted species for Atlantic Canada conditions and is recommended as having the greatest commercial potential for tree nut crops. Please note that tree nut orchards take a relatively long time to reach maturity compared to tree fruit crops. The most suitable areas to grow tree nut crops are in established tree fruit and grape production areas of Atlantic Canada.
Disclaimer
Perennia’s Pest Management Guides are general information only. Perennia does not offer any warranty or guarantee, nor does it assume any liability for any crop loss, livestock loss, health, safety or environmental hazard caused by the use of a pesticide mentioned in the publication. For most recent and specific product information, always refer to and follow directions on the product label. Labels can be found at Health Canada’s Pesticide Label Search. The publication lists a number of brand name pesticides. It is neither an endorsement of the product nor a suggestion that similar products are ineffective. Please also note that pesticides registered in the US are not necessarily registered in Canada.
