Webbs Prize Cob nut

Webb's Prize Cobnut (Corylus avellana 'Webb's Prize Cob') is a variety of cobnut known for producing large, sweet, and flavorful nuts, making it one of the best varieties for taste.

It forms a compact, bushy tree, suitable for smaller gardens, and is a productive and reliable cropper. The tree is partially self-fertile but produces higher yields when pollinated by another cobnut or wild hazel variety.

Key Characteristics

Nuts:

Large, sweet, and delicious, excellent for eating fresh or for culinary use. 

Tree:

Compact, bushy, and sometimes described as having a weeping habit, reaching about 4 meters (13 feet) in height. 

Foliage:

Features broad, rough, mid-green leaves. 

Flowering:

Produces attractive yellow and brown catkins in late winter to early spring. 

Nutritional Value:

Rich in protein, fiber, "good fats," and essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B, folate, iron, and Vitamin E. 

Growing Conditions

Sun: Prefers full sun to full sun, but will tolerate light shade. 

Soil: Thrives in well-drained, light, neutral soils, but will grow in most reasonable soils that are not waterlogged or overly rich. 

Pollination: Although partially self-fertile, a second cobnut variety or a nearby wild hazel will significantly increase the nut crop. 

Harvesting

Timing:

Nuts are ready to harvest when the husks begin to yellow and the nuts start to fall from the tree, typically in late September. 

Storage:

After harvesting, dry the nuts carefully. Store them in a dry, airy place in shallow layers or net bags, ensuring they are turned regularly for even drying. 

Uses 

Culinary: Excellent for eating fresh or for various cooking and baking applications.