How to grow a chestnut from a walnut?

Chestnut - a beautiful powerful tree, whichyou want to decorate not only the streets of the city, but also your own yard or staircase. However, the chestnut seedlings are worth a lot of money. Therefore, we will tell you how to grow a chestnut from a nut yourself.

Collection and stratification of fruits

First, collect under the tree you likeseveral large even chestnuts. They must necessarily ripen and fall on the ground without assistance. It is better to choose a few, to hedge against failures and choose the strongest plant.

Then place chestnuts on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator until spring (March-April). Low temperature activates the growth program and increases its fruiting.

Softening the peel and landing

5 days before planting, put the fruits in warm water. Change it daily. After the specified time, you will most likely see on the surface of each nut a white little sprout. All sprouted fruit is suitable for planting.

Nuts need to be planted in a place you like at a depth of 4-5 centimeters and no more. It is better to drop a few, then choose the largest and strongest.

Care

Do not forget about the proper care for the youngertree. In early spring, you need to give a chestnut fertilizer (ammonium nitrate, fresh manure and urea). The earth around the chestnut should be loosened every season at least 2 times, and for the winter period it must be covered with sawdust or fallen leaves by a layer of 10-15 cm. At the beginning of spring, trim the upper branches by about a quarter. This will allow the chestnut to create a lush and spreading crown.

If you want to grow walnut chestnut morein a simple way, throw a few fruits on the ground, and then cover them well for the winter with dry leaves and fir branches. In the spring dig up your "treasure" and choose chestnuts with the most pronounced sprouts. It is best to take a few and put in the right place. Depth of landing remains 4-5 centimeters.

About other ways how to grow this beautiful mighty tree, you can learn from the article How to grow a chestnut.