500g – 1Kg: Dehusked Ennis Cobnut Gift Bag
Our Ennis are now out of stock – See you in 2020
Our cobnut gift bags are the perfect present for anyone who loves cobnuts at Christmas and nuts generally. Our gift bags come in weights of 500g or 1kg.
The Ennis Cobnut is a large round nut and has a delicious taste and flavour. If you want an original, rural and wholesome gift this Christmas then our cobnut gift bags are the answer! Ennis cobnuts usually sell out so we recommend ordering soon.
Cobnuts have a nationally recognised nutritional profile and are said to be fantastic sources of protein:
Cobnut kernels typically contain 12%-17% protein by dry weight, and about 10%-15% fibre. Cobnuts are very rich in vitamin E and in calcium, typically containing about 21mg and 141mg per 100g kernel (dry weight) respectively. They provide about 0.4mg and 0.55mg of vitamins B1 and B6 respectively per 100g dry weight.
Our gift bags are available in bag of 500g or 1kg. The bags are perfectly reusable and are made from jute, with a drawstring that seals the bag.
Please also note that all our cobnut gift bags are labeled ‘Kent Cobnuts’ even when ordering a different variety gift bag. All different varieties (non Kent Cob) will have a card attached to the rope detailing the exact variety. Images for display purposes only.
500g – 3Kg: Green/Golden Ennis Cobnuts
2023 Ennis Cobnuts Harvest – Sign up for 2023 stock notification below
The Ennis is a large, round and flavoursome cobnut. When green Ennis Cobnuts have tight green husks. As a nut they can be eaten fresh or used in dishes. They are popular due to their size in comparison to the Kent Cob and the Gunslebert. Ennis Cobnuts are usually in short supply so don’t miss out!
Our Ennis Cobnuts are available in weights ranging from 500g to 3kg and are harvested between October – November. Ennis is a later variety of cobnut.
Multi Orders: We now offer improved delivery rates but please note if you order or preorder different varieties of cobnut (Kent, Gunslebert, Ennis, Butler) or multiple items we will dispatch them together when all are available as we no longer charge delivery fees per item. Please order fresh fruit separately as most fruits are harvested before cobnut season.
Ennis Cobnut Trees
Potted Ennis Cobnut Trees – Out of Stock
We now have a number of Ennis Cobnut trees available in 3 Litre pots – We are out of 7 litre Ennis Cobnut trees. These trees are on British grown roots and are suitable for planting most places in the UK.
These are ideal for planting and producing high yielding trees. Many garden centers currently sell seedling trees and these usually yield very few cobnuts. These trees are the same trees that we grow on the farm and if properly maintained should produce a good crop of Kent Cobnuts.
Cobnuts are packed full of vitamins, minerals and fibre. In winter the catkins on the trees brighten up the trees.
Two varieties are deemed preferable for pollination but not essential as common hedge row nut can assist with pollination.
The trees do vary in size and shape but are generally between 30cm and a meter. We cannot guarantee the size of the trees selected for delivery but every care is taken to select a good tree.
On Arrival:
We advise watering the pot and planting promptly into the ground or into a large pot for later planting if required. The pot should have room to allow further root growth. The tree will need a healthy watering over the first few days.
If planting dig a hole twice the size of the pot and tease out the roots.Make sue that the root ball is level and not at an angle. Water regularly and monitor.
The aim after this point will be to manage the growth of branches. These should be allowed to form at least 60cm from the ground.
A useful pruning and management guide is available from the Kent Cobnut Association. Click Here
Other information can be found online.
Gunslebert Cobnut Trees
Potted Gunslebert Cobnut Trees – Out of Stock
We now have a number of Gunslebert Cobnut trees available in 7 Litre pots – We are out of 3 litre Gunslebert Cobnut trees. These trees are on British grown roots and are suitable for planting most places in the UK.
These are ideal for planting and producing high yielding trees. Many garden centers currently sell seedling trees and these usually yield very few cobnuts. These trees are the same trees that we grow on the farm and if properly maintained should produce a good crop of Kent Cobnuts.
Cobnuts are packed full of vitamins, minerals and fibre. In winter the catkins on the trees brighten up the trees.
Two varieties are deemed preferable for pollination but not essential as common hedge row nut can assist with pollination.
The trees do vary in size and shape but are generally between 30cm and a meter. We cannot guarantee the size of the trees selected for delivery but every care is taken to select a good tree.
On Arrival:
We advise watering the pot and planting promptly into the ground or into a large pot for later planting if required. The pot should have room to allow further root growth. The tree will need a healthy watering over the first few days.
If planting dig a hole twice the size of the pot and tease out the roots.Make sue that the root ball is level and not at an angle. Water regularly and monitor.
The aim after this point will be to manage the growth of branches. These should be allowed to form at least 60cm from the ground.
A useful pruning and management guide is available from the Kent Cobnut Association. Click Here
Other information can be found online.
Cobnut Cards
Cobnut Cards
During the Winter, Kentish Cobnut plantations (platts) are transformed into magical and serene environments. We are delighted to offer you a unique snapshot of these heritage and beautiful Kentish landscapes in the Winter’s snow.
Our unique card packs feature a reproduction of a wonderful oil painting by Kentish landscape artist Jane Cannon.
Jane specialises in painting rural farming landscapes and identifies with the landscape tradition in British romantic and neo romantic art exemplified by artists such as Samuel Palmer and Paul Nash. Jane also look’s to the realism found in the work of artists such as J F Millet. See more of Jane’s work here
The painting on our cards shows a historic multi-stem cobnut plat in the snow. These trees have been pruned in the traditional style with gnarled knuckles at the top of the stems forming the main cropping area during harvest.
Send a snapshot of Kent and British farming to a loved one, friend or colleague.
About the cards:
- Each pack contains 5 cards and 5 envelopes
- The cards are blank inside to allow for your own message in or outside of Christmas
- Each envelop has its own non lick strip seal
- Each card is printed on quality card and is A6 when folded.
- On the back there are details of the artist
- Cards are printed in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
- Save by ordering more packs
Roughway Crumble Mixes
Roughway Crumble Mixes – Out of stock – Sign up to stock notification list below
Our handmade Crumble Mixes have been developed with Elle’s Bakery (A growing Kent based bakery and purveyor of sweet baked delights). All you need to add is the butter and the fruit!
The mixes currently available include a Classic Crumble Mix and OAT-tastic Crumble Mix. Both are incredibly moreish particularly the oat mix. The mixes are perfect with Apples, Rhubarb and other fruits. Each pack serves 10 and has a recipe on the back, you get a lot of crumble mix so you can halve the recipe if you want to make a smaller crumble.
Both mixes contain wheat flour (Allergen).
Classic – Wheat Flour, Sugar – 485g
Oat-tastic – Wheat Flour, Scottish Oats, White Sugar, Brown Sugar – 595g
500g – 3Kg: Green/Golden Butler Cobnuts – Preorder
2024 Harvest – Pre-order – Dispatched on harvest – Mid September
18.9.24 Temporary pause on Butler pre-orders as crop appears low and we don’t want to over sell. Page will be updated if stock is better than suspected when harvested.
New to our customers since 2020, Butler is a round crunchy cobnut and is a variety of hazelnut originally cultivated in the USA. As a nut they can be eaten fresh or roasted. They are popular due to their size and relatively easy cracking and dehusking.
Our Green/Golden Husked Butler Cobnuts are available in weights ranging from 500g to 3kg and are usually harvested between September and October.
Multi Orders: We now offer improved delivery rates but please note if you order or preorder different varieties of cobnut (Kent, Gunslebert, Ennis, Butler) or multiple items we will dispatch them together when all are available as we no longer charge delivery fees per item. Please order fresh fruit separately as most fruits are harvested before cobnut season.
Pick Your Own Cherries – Currently CLOSED
PLEASE READ – WE ARE NOT OPEN FOR PICK YOUR OWN ALL THE TIME – WE ORGANISE SPECIFIC PYO DAYS – WE ARE A WORKING FARM – WE WILL ASK YOU TO LEAVE IF YOU COME OUTSIDE A SPECIFIC BOOKABLE EVENT. THANK YOU FOR YOU UNDERSTANDING.
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Pick Your Own Cherries – PYO DAY 2022 is Over – Sign up to get a notification about our PYO day in 2023 below.
We hope to open for one day of pick your own cherries this year. We are not open for PYO except on days we hold a PYO event. We hope to open for one day at the end of the season. Booking will be required.
We have fields of late cherries that are perfect for a family pick. The fields will have been picked during the season but there will still be plenty for picking, there will be some bad cherries to avoid but most will be fresh and juicy.
You can bring your own containers or use our provided punnets. We will need to weigh your own containers.
You will need to book a time slot online. Time slots have limited numbers and you will need to arrive during your time slot.
Costs: You will need to pay £4 in advance per adult, this is your time slot and will cover the cost of your first punnet. You will then be able to pick as many punnets as you want for just £1 or £2 per punnet depending on size. These additional punnets will be paid for on the day. We will be able to take cash and card payment. Bringing children is welcome and they do not need an advanced punnet booking.
The field is completely outside in the open and so you must be ready for the elements. Please wear appropriate footwear.
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If there is adverse weather conditions or an adverse change in the cherries we will have to refund and cancel.
- You will need to book a time slot online. Time slots have limited numbers.
- You will be required to hand sanitise before going into the field.
- If you touch any cherries you must pick it and place it in the punnet or discard on the ground.
- A further briefing will be provided before being allowed to pick.
- We want to thank you for your interest :)
Pick Your Own Raspberries – Currently CLOSED
PLEASE READ – WE ARE NOT OPEN FOR PICK YOUR OWN ALL THE TIME – WE ORGANISE SPECIFIC PYO DAYS – WE ARE A WORKING FARM –WE WILL ASK YOU TO LEAVE IF YOU COME OUTSIDE A SPECIFIC BOOKABLE EVENT. THANK YOU FOR YOU UNDERSTANDING.
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Pick Your Own Raspberries – Closed – Sign up to get a notification about our PYO day in 2023 below.
We are opening for pick your own raspberries this weekend – 23rd and 24th of October 2021.
We have fields of late Autumn raspberries that we do not want to see wasted and are perfect for a family pick. The fields will have been picked during the season but there will still be plenty for picking, there will be some bad raspberries to avoid but most will be fresh and juicy.
You can bring your own containers or use our provided punnets. We will need to weigh your own containers.
You will need to book a time slot online. Time slots have limited numbers and you will need to arrive during your time slot.
Costs: You will need to pay £4 in advance per adult, this is your time slot and will cover the cost of your first punnet. You will then be able to pick as many punnets as you want for just £1 or £2 per punnet depending on size. Each large punnet contains approximately 600g – A lot of raspberries!
These additional punnets will be paid for on the day. We will be able to take cash and card payment. Bringing children is welcome and they do not need an advanced punnet booking.
The field is completely outside in the open and muddy so you must be ready for the elements. Please wear appropriate footwear.
If there is adverse weather conditions we will have to refund and cancel. Heavy winds, hard rain or frost between now and the weekend could remove the crop.
- You will need to book a time slot online. Time slots have limited numbers.
- You will be required to hand sanitise before going into the field.
- If you touch any fruit you must pick it and place it in the punnet or discard on the ground.
- A further briefing will be provided before being allowed to pick.
- We want to thank you for your interest :)
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Cobnut Shells
Cobnut Shells / Cobnut Mulch – Out of stock – Select weight and add email to get notified when back in stock.
Large orders (200kg+) please email interest and we will register it and store shells as we crack for your prospective order.
Looking for a new environmentally friendly way of mulching your garden?
Try cobnut mulch – a sustainable and attractive base layer for your garden and landscaping projects. The mulch is also an attractive way of filling the bases of pots.
Our new cobnut cracking operation means we are now producing more of this wonderful by-product. By purchasing cobnut shells for your project you will be helping the heritage cobnut sector to continue and also will be using an environmentally sustainable product for your garden.
Our Cobnut Mulch was used at the REEP’s Anglo-Moroccan Garden Project at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The REEP garden won a Bronze in the Discovery – Regional Winners.
Useful Information
In the photos above we found that 15kg of cobnut mulch comfortably covers 1 meter squared. A thinner layer would be possible with less mulch.
Some nut kernel may remain in the shell mix. Under no circumstances should these be eaten. Please be aware of this when buying – Usually any left over kernels will will biodegrade or get eaten by animals. You may want to be aware of this for the purposes of pets and planning.
Contact us if you want to collect at store@roughwayfarm.co.uk