Project Assessment
Il est nécessaire d’analyser la ou les parcelle(s) et prédire une rentabilité minimale du projet. Ces analyses permettront de vérifier que le terrain soit adapté à la production de noisettes et que les conditions soient favorables. Pour cela, nous nous rendons sur site pour discuter du projet et démarrer l’analyse qui comporte plusieurs phases :
Soil and Site Analysis
- Sampling
- Physico-chemical analysis of soil and water
- Geographical analysis: exposure and altitude
- Soil structure analysis: depth and percentage of coarse elements
- Identification of any plow pans
- Detection of soil hydromorphy
- Feasibility assessment for a hazelnut orchard
Orchard Design
- Planting distances
- Orientation of planting rows
- Number of trees per hectare
- Intercropping and windbreak hedges (if applicable)
- Drainage (if needed)
- Irrigation system (if needed)
- Final orchard layout plan
Economic Analysis
- Cost calculations for all stages
- Plant purchase
- Land preparation
- Orchard installation
- Maintenance
- Drainage and irrigation
- Harvest
- Final balance sheet to evaluate profitability
Variety Selection
Selecting the right varieties is a key factor in establishing a successful orchard. It is essential to choose a main variety along with compatible pollinators. Our company is authorized to import plants, which means all our plants are certified with the European phytosanitary passport.
By purchasing from us, you can be confident in the varietal identity of your plants. We monitor every step of the production process — from the mother plant to the nursery, and right through to final shipment. The choice of variety will also depend on the intended use of the hazelnuts.
Some varieties produce small-sized nuts, others medium or large calibers. Certain varieties offer higher oil yields than others.
Finally, hazelnuts can be destined for industrial processing, fresh consumption, or dual-purpose use.
Planting Support & Technical Advice
After planting, we provide technical follow-up, which includes phytosanitary support (disease, pests, etc.) and hazelnut pruning. Pruning is not mandatory but helps reduce wood growth in favor of fruit production. Pruned trees also produce better-sized hazelnuts. We also provide fertilization advice to ensure the long-term health of your orchard.
