To water or not to water in winter?

I watered my American Hazelnut seedlings before it froze, but it’s been 20 degrees (F) at night and up to 40F during the day here. I haven’t watered them in months, always imagining we would get our typical 0 degrees at any time. If I try to water now and it gets cold, will it hurt my hazelnuts?

Leah,

I can attempt an answer for you but first I would need a little bit of information like where is your approximate location/region, soil type, rainfall and climate.

But generally my thoughts are to not water in winter, but that is coming from someone who has clay soil in a humid section of the country.

Eric

most perennial plants, dormant in winter, generally don’t need additional water. have you stuck a finger into the dirt to see how moist it feels?

if they are in dormancy there is no need, save the water for dry spells though the growing season