Hazelnut Runners?

Recently I noticed that my Finger Lakes Abundant hazelnut that was planted last year has been pushing out runners. I didn’t realize Hazelnuts did this - do all varieties? I assume I can start new trees from these but when is the right time to dig them up and plant them?

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mine push new growth from the bush but not runners. interesting. id give them the summer to establish then transplant next spring. thats what i do with my romance cherries.

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My other 4 have only pushed growth from the bases as well, I was surprised to see this

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My Grand traverse has done this

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Did you plant out the runners? Any tips?

Any seeds attached? Kinda far from bush

No seeds yet, just planted last spring

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Wow. Cool

I haven’t but think I’ll dig one up in the dormant season now