Giresun Chubby Hazelnut Product Description and Distinguishing Features: Harvest Period: Early to mid-August, between the 10th and 15th Female Flower Blooming Time (50%): Mid to late January, around the 10th to 20th Male Flower Blooming Time (50%): Early January, between the 10th and 20th Fruit Type: In-shell Shape Index and Form: 1.11, round Average Weight (grams): 1.46 Shell Thickness (mm): 1.01 Yield Percentage: 52.4% Number of In-shell Nuts per Kilogram: 670 to 730 pieces/kg In-shell Fruit Dimensions (mm): 16.3 (length 17.2 - width 16.5 - thickness 15.4) Fruit Cluster (In the Husk): Number of Fruits per Cluster: 3.45 Shell Color: Brown Shell Features: Bright color, lobed surface, with a slightly fuzzy tip Husk Characteristics: Long and broad near the tip, slightly open with minor tears Inner Fruit Shape: Aroma: Unique and rich flavor, highly delicious, leaving a distinctive scent on the palate whether eaten raw or roasted, a taste unmatched by other varieties. Shape Index and Form: 1.07, round Weight (grams): 0.96 Inner Nut Dimensions (mm): 13.1 (length 13.8 - width 13.1 - thickness 12.6) Size: 6 mm and larger Inner Shell (Testa) Hairiness: Smooth, without any hairs Seed Coat Peelability (Bleaching) Percentage: 96.6% Oil Content: 63.82% Protein Content: 16.92% Production Method: This fruit variety thrives in a temperate climate. It is cultivated at elevations up to 550 meters, with an ideal annual temperature range between 13-16 °C, a minimum temperature tolerance of -5 °C, and a maximum of 35 °C. It exhibits a strong tendency toward periodicity, requiring a minimum cumulative temperature of 2284 °C and a maximum of 2572 °C, with an average daily temperature around 20 °C. The annual rainfall should exceed 700 mm, with even distribution across the months. It grows best in soils with a pH between 5 and 7, rich in nutrients, having a loamy-humus texture and a groundwater level that remains sufficiently low. It is crucial that relative humidity does not drop below 60% during June and July. The plants develop a tree-like structure called an "ocak," formed by 5-6 branches each measuring 5-10 cm in diameter, with a moderately dense crown reaching heights of 2-3 meters. Pollination: This is a monoecious species, meaning both male and female flowers appear on the same plant but in separate locations. The female flowers, known as "karanfil," start blooming in January, and are pollinated by male flowers called "püs," which release pollen during the same timeframe. Pollination concludes within 3-5 months. To ensure high fruit set, varieties such as palaz, mincane, foşa, and kalınkara should be planted in the orchard as primary pollinators, making up about 8-12% of the planting. Using a single pollinator variety is essential to consistently maintain fruit quality.