How to plant chestnut seeds

Introduction to Chestnut Seeds

The edible part of chestnut is the seed. Chestnut is produced in China and is a famous nut. Chestnuts are self-sown and distributed in colonies.

Chestnut seed planting time

The best time to sow is in spring, March to early April. The temperature at this time is suitable for chestnut tree growth and will not freeze the chestnut seeds.

How to plant chestnut seeds

1. Site selection and land preparation:

Be sure to choose a place with fertile soil, with a pH of 6. Apply enough base fertilizer in advance and till the soil deeply to kill the bacteria. Dig the ditch in advance, make a 50cm wide and 15cm high ridge, and leave space for walking.

2. Seed collection and storage:

The seeds need to be plump and mature chestnuts, which need to be soaked in a reagent for 15 minutes to sterilize the seeds, and the temperature and humidity must be controlled to prevent the seeds from getting moldy.

3. Sowing:

When 50% of the seeds have sprouted, they can be sown. The belly of the seeds should face downwards, with 7 cm spacing between each row. Then fill in 2 cm of fine soil on top and finally cover with a layer of grass to keep the soil warm and moist and avoid soil compaction.