How would I start to grow a chestnut tree?
I have a half dozen of the nuts I would like to start from scratch. Thanks. Seeds of Chestnut (Castanea spp.) should be sown fresh to prevent them from drying. They should be collected, their husks removed, and sown immediately after they fall from the tree. If immediate sowing is not possible, the seed must be stored in moistened peat moss or sawdust at a low temperature of 36-38 degrees F., although storing of ephemeral seed is not recommended. Prior to actual germinating of the seeds (nuts), they will require a period of moist chilling. This chilling will break the seeds dormancy. This is accomplished by soaking the seed in water for approximately 24 hours and then placing them in a plastic bag containing a sterile material such as vermiculite or peat moss for a period of 8-12 weeks at 39-40 degrees F. A refrigerator is generally used for a small amount of seed. They should be checked periodically to be sure the media remains moist and that the seed has not begun to sprout. If any s
