Foggy Bottom Farms

Specialty Nut Tree Nursery. Top products: Disease-resistant hazelnut cultivars, Raritan hazelnut trees, Somerset hazelnut trees, Monmouth hazelnut trees, The Beast hazelnut trees. Foggy Bottom Farms is a specialized horticultural nursery and licensed grower dedicated to the propagation of advanced hazelnut cultivars. Their primary focus centers on the distribution of Rutgers University's Landmark Series, including 'Raritan', 'Somerset', 'Monmouth', and 'The Beast'. These cultivars are specifically bred for disease resistance, high kernel quality, and suitability for the eastern United States climate, particularly USDA cold hardiness zones 6-7. The business serves both individual backyard gardeners and commercial orchard operators, providing plant material designed for high-yield production with minimal chemical intervention. Utilizing professional-grade growing techniques such as Ellepot propagation systems, the farm ensures robust root development for their stock. Beyond providing plant material, Foggy Bottom Farms functions as an educational resource, promoting research-based agricultural practices and providing guidance on orchard establishment, pruning techniques, and variety selection for successful nut cultivation.