Felix

Practical potential of Felix hazelnut

The Felix variety, developed by Oregon State University, is an excellent choice for establishing commercial orchards focused on the table nut market. Due to its stable yields and attractive appearance, this hazelnut has become a sought-after solution for farmers looking for a balance between crop hardiness and market-grade quality.

Agronomic features and characteristics

The primary value of this variety lies in its nuts. With a weight of 2.8–3.2 grams, the nut has a regular rounded shape, which is a critical indicator for mechanical processing. A rounded nut is easier to calibrate and shows fewer damages when passing through cleaning and sorting systems.

• Marketability stability: the rounded shape minimizes the amount of non-standard product during automated harvesting.
• Stress resistance: selection by Oregon State University is traditionally focused on adaptability to climatic fluctuations, which simplifies orchard management in regions with variable weather conditions.
• Harvesting efficiency: the variety is well-suited for mechanization, which helps reduce labor costs during the harvesting season.

Why choose Felix for your operations?

This variety is ideal for farms planning to sell hazelnuts in the shell. Because the nut is large and uniform, it is highly valued in the fresh produce market. Felix is also frequently used in intensive planting schemes as a pollinator variety, possessing excellent pollen fertility that boosts overall orchard productivity. Utilizing varieties developed in Oregon allows farmers to minimize risks associated with common hazelnut diseases, ensuring a more predictable gross harvest year after year.