Sprayed a few plots to kill the summer weed growth yesterday. I noticed an 18 - 20" Chestnut tree naturally growing from a chestnut from last fall. I guess the squirrels and deer missed this one ;o)
After several years of growing chestnut trees, I've stopped working so hard to spread these trees throughout our farm. I simply pick up a bag full of nuts each fall, place them in the fridge crisper for a few months, and then plant in late February. I place a tree tube around them or the squirrels seem to dig them up within a few days. We have over 75% success with this method. No pots, potting soil, watering, replanting, etc.
Hopefully this helps someone wanting to introduce chestnut trees on their land.
After several years of growing chestnut trees, I've stopped working so hard to spread these trees throughout our farm. I simply pick up a bag full of nuts each fall, place them in the fridge crisper for a few months, and then plant in late February. I place a tree tube around them or the squirrels seem to dig them up within a few days. We have over 75% success with this method. No pots, potting soil, watering, replanting, etc.
Hopefully this helps someone wanting to introduce chestnut trees on their land.
