I have 2 Italian Chestnut trees. We planted them about 15 years ago and every fall we have a wonderfully large crop of chestnuts, from both trees. However, we have to get out there to harvest the chestnuts that have fallen (which is when they are ripe and the green prickle outer shell splits and you can get to the brown shelled chestnuts), before the deer and squirrels get them!! In the beginning, the deer and squirrels didn’t bother with them too much. But since they have discovered how delicious chestnuts are, we have to race out there early every morning!!😂
I bought a couple to benefit the wildlife and me of course and I was thinking the same. How can I beat them to them. For the deer I have a portable electric fence but not sure if it will work for the squirrels. I just need to harvest my part and they can have the rest😂
There are lots of volunteer hazelnut/filbert trees on my property thanks to an orchard next door, but in the 21 years I’ve lived here I’ve yet to find one nut before the squirrels do!
My three chestnut trees are three years old. I'm not sure how widespread the branches are but I keep the deer away from the first share of the persimmons by placing a lean to post, shovel or other long tool, against the tree trunk. I , also, use old garden hose laid on the ground around veggies that the deer crave. I was told that the deer may think it is a snake to avoid. idk but it works. I put plenty of squirrel 'feed' around a few places and it saves much of my hazelnut harvest.
Of all the wonderful things you offer, nothing strikes me as much as how much it blesses to simply edify another. And how terribly void this world is of it. You are so unique, just a genuine gem.
My husband is on a trip to Alabama and is bringing some baby American chestnut trees that he found on his friend's property back home with him. We love eating the sweet nut and treasure the beauty of the tree itself. Thanks for sharing the value of the chestnut tree. 🥰
I have two chestnut trees that I planted with two of my grandkids. The trees are doing fine after nine years. Hoping for a crop very soon. Love your channel!
Another great video thanks. I ate chestnuts every year around November 5th for Guy Fawkes night in England. Thanks for the warning about kidney issues, I never knew about the oxalates in chestnuts. 🙏
The first picture of a grown chestnut tree ( with all the flowers) is not from a chestnut tree but from an Aesculus hippocastum. The fruits are poisnous
American Chestnut trees only. The blight didn’t impact the Italian Chestnut trees. Hence, why I have Italian Chestnut trees. Roasted chestnuts are one of my favorite foods.
Yes, literally, there are almost no American Chestnut trees in existence. If you ever find one, they would love for you to report it through The American Chestnut Foundation. They still have not found a way to make American Chestnut trees insusceptible to the blight that killed them off.
Great video! I loved chestnuts since I was a kid! I use to love picking them! We also had a guy right out of our school roasting chestnuts on coals, in the cold winter days and selling them to us. They were so yummy! To this day I remember the smell and taste! That tree brings so many wonderful childhood memories! I bought a couple trees last year from Walmart of all places. They carry them every year here in my upstate SC area
Love this informative video presented with such grace and kindness. Our daughter is the green thumb of our family, like her daddy and his daddy was. I'm going to order to bless the family and in return, she'll bless the rest of us with fruitful trees. Thanks again, Christa, for being a blessing to your viewers.
I have a chestnut tree in my back yard and my neighbor has a very large one in the edge of his woods. I guess I should save some this year and plant them where I move tks for yhe idea to olant them
Going back many years, but I remember my parents roasting chestnuts in the fireplace every Christmas. I’ve seen them for sale in grocery stores here in Oregon during the holidays but have no idea what their source is or if they’re viable to grow. Thank you so much for this sad but valuable history lesson!
I love watching your show we’ve had a Chestnut, my entire life, my grandparents, my parents, but the chestnut trees, that we eat, commonly or not the American chestnut oak. The chestnut trees we harvest from normally don’t get over 30 feet tall, where are the American chestnut oak wood grow to be hundred feet tall 3 to 5 foot diameter. The forestry people in Tennessee and Kentucky are trying to preserve theAmerican chestnut oak that are trying to grow., They’re trying to figure out a way to stop the disease. Have a blessed day.
@@PREPSTEADERS Very red rustic kind of wood. The walls were lined with old newspapers from that time period. I think they served as insulation. Quite a find!
Since chestnut trees are not self-pollinating, there needs to be TWO OR MORE trees in close proximity to each other. Otherwise, the burrs will be empty except for some shriveled hulls. My first chestnut tree had this problem until a second one grew mature enough to pollinate it.
Victoria I love plants so much...I lost my dad and lost our home I had no where to go so I'm on the streets homeless..I wish I had a place to have and grow and enjoy plants again...God bless you.thank you for your shows on plants you inspire me..ty.
This was so interesting, Christa. I'm certainly going to look into it. And thank you for feeding the squirrel friends and critters. Lord bless and keep you always...🐿🌲🌺
Hi there, the other day I encounterd a vídeo of a non lucrative organization in Virginia where they have been working for 50 years in the crossing of chestnut species, and have developed new trees that don't have any disease, chestnuts are an incredible source of protein and good fat.Thank you 4 your vídeo.
Yep... I have a covert chestnut forest on our place in northeast Texas. Been planting them for years since 2013/14 and have been getting nuts for a number of years now. Have also been working to bring back our native chestnut... The Ozark chinquapin. Have been locating a number of large surviving trees in northeast Texas that seems blight resistant..
Thank you for this video. It was nicely done, helpful and informative. I decided in 2021 to plant myself chestnut tree forest and this year I have my first 2 y-old trees that are going into the land currently in preparation. I used to grow them like in the forest (put them into loose soil, cover a bit, water them and cover with leaves). And some would grow, some won't but this season I will try it this way with fridge. :)
Two weeks ago I was up in P.A. visiting my folks and deer hunting. I met a forest ranger who's job is tree management. He told me that he was on a mission to reintroduce the chestnut trees there in the mountains. I thought that was very cool!
When I was a wee smidgion I used to play with my friends under these two big trees, 1971 I was six. My father passed a few years ago, I now live where I grew up. I remembered those trees this years as I drove by, they are American Chestnut. I stopped and collected over 300 nuts in just a short time. Am going to plant a bunch on my 3 acres.
There is an American organization that is making hybrids of American chestnuts that are blight resistant. They are out of Virginia i think. They are bringing the tree back. You might be able to buy from them. Chestnut trees are returning to forests, on VPM channel
My husband & I purchased a home & it’s land. The land had many kinds of trees . One was a Eastern Chestnut tree…mature & had many strong prickly burrs . We had to pick up those burrs many times . Our neighbor complained about the high winds would come through from the west & blow the Chestnut trees burrs onto the roadside. He hated this tree & wanted us to cut it down. We eventually had to cut it down…because we knew we would have too! Our neighbor was happy about it! It was a beautiful chestnut tree!
My Daddy has a chestnut tree. He ordered it from somewhere in the late 1970’s. We’ve never been able to make use of them. For some reason they are always like small rocks after we roast them. The deer love them, though.🙂
Utility companies used to prefer them for utility poles. The trunks grew tall and straight, and they didn't have to give them a creosote bath before planting them in a hole - they were naturally rot-resistant. There are still some old "original" ones hiding in some parts of the country.
Thank you for this knowledge. We have a chestnut tree. My husband keeps saying hes going to chop it down bc of the prickly things. I keep tell hiim no. So far ive won.
If they are anything like the edible variety that grows in the Uk (sweet chestnut) then the trunks make excellent timber,comparable to oak in strength and durability(tannins) but which grows faster and straighter and is almost white in colour. As far as the nuts go;if eating them raw then don't eat the fluff-it's really bitter. I can remember as a kid in London when people would roast and sell them on an old oil drum outside the underground stations In e.g. France you can buy tins of chestnut butter (like peanut butter but quite sweet) and creme de chataigner - a delicious liqueur made from chestnuts.Bon appetit :-)
I'm in Virginia and first heard the story about the blight and a place in Virginia raising American Chestnut that was crossed to be blight resistant. Now I want to raise a few on my land. A nice legacy to leave to the property.
Living in the uk the woods around my house are full of Chestnut trees, I also love roast chestnuts. Going to be a great crop this year. Horse chestnuts are great for playing conkers.
Great content. If it's later in planting season, try over wintering in air prune boxes (Edible Acres or Twisted Tree Farm are good channels explaining them).😊
My mother loved her chestnuts. Dad planted a Chinese Chestnut, I remember the first time I unintentionally stepped on those burrs, as I always was in my bare feet,, I wasn't a fan. I liked the nuts from the butternut tree.
The blight killed off the American chestnut trees , only a few remain today. Most chestnut trees today in America are Chinese chestnut or hybrid trees. True American chestnut trees can be purchased through Chief River Nursery Company.
In the UK the Sweet Chestnut is not indigenous but does produce small edible fruit. The Horse Chestnut is native and produces large fruit called a Conker, an instrument of adolescent warfare when place on a string. An interesting fact about UK Sweet Chestnuts in some areas there are a lot of trees about 200 years old. The reason is because during the 23 years of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars it became clear the UK was getting short of suitable timber for it's ships and a planting process of oak was started. French POWs were given the task in some places and as an act of subversion they planted Sweet Chestnuts a native to them and reminder of home but not the oak that would be used against them.
i researched Chestnuts a couple of years ago. We can grow Horse Chestnut in Colorado but I would love to see if I can get the Chestnut to grow in SW Colorado. Thank you for the information.
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I'm too old to personally reap the benefits of a newly planted chestnut tree, but if I'm lucky enoughTo buy a house this spring I will plant two beautiful Chestnut trees in the backyard.
Following the quip: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today!" I would say, the sooner the better! The freshness and quality may be a smidgen better if you wait til August or September, but if you have space to set some in the fridge for a month or 2, then can get them started in a sunny window or green house till the last frost of spring to plant them outside, you would be far ahead of the game and closer to getting a harvestable ROI for your work. I am of the thinking that time is of the essence, but do what works for your situation.
WalMart of all places sells 2 lb for $45 appx (at this time) I think by online order only. But buying food chestnuts, you aren't sure which variety they came from. American has smaller nuts than those seen in this video. A small tree from a nursery is about $30 for Chinese to over $50 for some varieties. Good luck getting an American cross-bred for blight resist. They aren't selling many seedlings and I haven't found fresh nuts. They may be restricting them to control the cross-breeding program. American has a slightly lighter color leaf with more pronounced points almost like White Oak that is very long/narrow with more points. Google to find comparison of American and Chinese. Every other Chestnut leaf that I have seen) is in between those shapes/colors.
My brother has 2 chestnut trees. I can get them every year if I want some. I once thought eating roasted nuts with real maple syrup would be a great combination. I was sorely disappointed. In my opinion, chestnuts taste a bit like potatoes with a hint of sweetness.
Hmmmmm. I think a different recipe might make you un-disappointed! :) Try this if you ever want to try again: www.bibigousa.com/recipes/sweet-savory-maple-glazed-chestnuts/ Woooooo.
Hi, blessings to you and family. I would like to know where is your harvest festival this year and what as specific is about, is this festival would be only you or others vendors as well. Let me know if there is a cost just to enter the festival, or is free and what ever we buy or the classes is what is paid. Thanks you for reply, and be bless
Five years ago I planted a Chinese Chestnut and an American Hazelnut ... got a few hazelnuts last yeaf, hoping to beat the squirrels to them this year! The Chestnut hasn't produced any nuts yet. Maybe this year!!! They're both on the edge of my treeline and not noticeable so I guess they're covert!!😂😉
American Chestnut trees are what are extinct here, so you can get seeds for those at acf.org/ Unfortunately, there are no American Chestnut trees that are blight-proof. For hardier chestnuts to plant you might try these: amzn.to/3rCrUc2
Reminds me of that Christmas song "chestnut roasting on an open fire" This is very interesting I have a question though I have goats and just maybe 1/2 of an acre to put this tree on do you think it is good enough space? And do you think it will affect any of my animals? I look forward to your answers or anyone else's comments about it thank you so much blessings to you and your audience and your family 🙏 ❤
I vote that you absolutely have the space! And, the goats will likely love eating them. That is good and bad. :) A friend of mine used to spread sheets down below their chestnut tree to catch and gather up the burrs of chestnuts before the deer and goats could get to them.
The tree itself could eventually shade a VERY large area. But 1/2 acre you couldplant a few trees. I'm not sure if a lot of nuts would be good for goats. Too many nuts can cause bloating (gas in the intestines) of cattle. A very painful death. Use caution. Consult your vet about signs of bloat, if goats are susceptible and how to deal with it. (You'll be a bit surprized I think) I know sheep can get bloat, but unsure what foods cause it for them.
Chestnuts are more perishable than most people (and many merchants) realize. I buy them only before Thanksgiving, refrigerate them, and try not to keep them after the first of the year.
lol I just realized that I have a bunch of both chestnuts and horse chestnuts. I actually noticed that they were different, but they were from areas with a lot of squirrels so I made the assumption that it was just a difference in variety. I'll plant them all anyway for the lolz.
Would this work for elderberry? I have never had luck with cuttings and did buy seeds. They say to freeze them, then plant in the fall. Makes no sense, freezing usually kills seeds. We'll try this method, and lucky me, my guy next door has a chestnut tree and it is LOADED this year! Kim in Pa.
My understanding is that there are still many live American chestnut roots in the ground but the fungus causes the young bark to split upon growing every spring so the above-ground growth just continues to die back. Are the chestnuts sold by Amazon the European or Chinese variety?
Likely Chinese or one of the European types. I doubt you'll find native raw chestnuts... yet. You can apply to get on the list to buy from the cross-breeding program. American Chestnut Association. A European type being imported brought the blight. Too late to stop it when they noticed it.
Unfortunately, fresh chestnuts will dry into the consistency of rocks if left long enough (and not eaten by animals). The fresher the better, or store them in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator to keep them fresh for several months.
@@PREPSTEADERS So mine are all falling now. One large tree producing thousands of nuts. End of September/ early October in PA. They will be good at Christmas still as in the famous song? Thank you. Any tips on preparing them like how to cook etc?
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I have 2 Italian Chestnut trees. We planted them about 15 years ago and every fall we have a wonderfully large crop of chestnuts, from both trees. However, we have to get out there to harvest the chestnuts that have fallen (which is when they are ripe and the green prickle outer shell splits and you can get to the brown shelled chestnuts), before the deer and squirrels get them!! In the beginning, the deer and squirrels didn’t bother with them too much. But since they have discovered how delicious chestnuts are, we have to race out there early every morning!!😂
It's a competition at our house, too. And the squirrels usually win...
I bought a couple to benefit the wildlife and me of course and I was thinking the same. How can I beat them to them. For the deer I have a portable electric fence but not sure if it will work for the squirrels. I just need to harvest my part and they can have the rest😂
There are lots of volunteer hazelnut/filbert trees on my property thanks to an orchard next door, but in the 21 years I’ve lived here I’ve yet to find one nut before the squirrels do!
My three chestnut trees are three years old. I'm not sure how widespread the branches are but I keep the deer away from the first share of the persimmons by placing a lean to post, shovel or other long tool, against the tree trunk. I , also, use old garden hose laid on the ground around veggies that the deer crave. I was told that the deer may think it is a snake to avoid. idk but it works.
I put plenty of squirrel 'feed' around a few places and it saves much of my hazelnut harvest.
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Of all the wonderful things you offer, nothing strikes me as much as how much it blesses to simply edify another. And how terribly void this world is of it. You are so unique, just a genuine gem.
Thank you so much for those kind words! I hope God blesses you today for your encouragement to me, @brothernorb8586!
My husband is on a trip to Alabama and is bringing some baby American chestnut trees that he found on his friend's property back home with him. We love eating the sweet nut and treasure the beauty of the tree itself. Thanks for sharing the value of the chestnut tree. 🥰
Does your husband’s friend have mature American Chestnut trees that are producing? If so, that’s fabulous!
@@rltreasurenah, there are survivors, but they usually die at about 15 years old.
I want to try to grow American Chestnut trees
There is a place in Canada that is working on cross breading American chestnuts. Would love to see them come back in my area.
Several places stateside too
I have two chestnut trees that I planted with two of my grandkids. The trees are doing fine after nine years. Hoping for a crop very soon. Love your channel!
Thank you prepsteaders. I’ll look into this, and start a few trees 👍😁
Wonderful!
Great tip. I'm going to look at doing this. I grew up with a chestnut tree on our property when I was a kid.
Just imagine how amazing our forest would look today if the blight had never happened.
Humanity?
Good afternoon from Arizona, Thank you, you have been my blessing ❤
Another great video thanks. I ate chestnuts every year around November 5th for Guy Fawkes night in England. Thanks for the warning about kidney issues, I never knew about the oxalates in chestnuts. 🙏
I just read the history of Guy Fawkes night. How interesting! Thank you for sharing!
How do you look younger everytime I see you? You look so happy and healthy
Hi from the Netherlands. This has been a very informative video. What a joy to see an interest in nature
Thank you!
You're an amazing person Christa. The time and effort you put into educating and your ministry of the word. God bless you
Thank you so much. God bless you too, Brad!
and love your consistent ministering of the word!!
what a stunning tree!!!
The first picture of a grown chestnut tree ( with all the flowers) is not from a chestnut tree but from an Aesculus hippocastum. The fruits are poisnous
Came here to say this 😅
This is wonderful information. I had no idea we were running out of chestnuts in this country. 🙏
American Chestnut trees only. The blight didn’t impact the Italian Chestnut trees. Hence, why I have Italian Chestnut trees. Roasted chestnuts are one of my favorite foods.
Yes, literally, there are almost no American Chestnut trees in existence. If you ever find one, they would love for you to report it through The American Chestnut Foundation. They still have not found a way to make American Chestnut trees insusceptible to the blight that killed them off.
@@PREPSTEADERS Thank you so much! 🙏
I am definitely going to have to buy some to plant! Thank you for the scripture
Please do!
beyond excellent!
Great video! I loved chestnuts since I was a kid! I use to love picking them! We also had a guy right out of our school roasting chestnuts on coals, in the cold winter days and selling them to us. They were so yummy! To this day I remember the smell and taste! That tree brings so many wonderful childhood memories!
I bought a couple trees last year from Walmart of all places. They carry them every year here in my upstate SC area
Love this informative video presented with such grace and kindness. Our daughter is the green thumb of our family, like her daddy and his daddy was. I'm going to order to bless the family and in return, she'll bless the rest of us with fruitful trees. Thanks again, Christa, for being a blessing to your viewers.
Everyone should look into planting fruit and nuts trees, so we can feed from the forest in case of an emergency.
Plant them because fresh produce, without pesticides, is delicious. Store bought pales in comparison.
I have a chestnut tree in my back yard and my neighbor has a very large one in the edge of his woods. I guess I should save some this year and plant them where I move tks for yhe idea to olant them
Thanks 🙏 I've been thinking about growing Chestnuts...
Going back many years, but I remember my parents roasting chestnuts in the fireplace every Christmas. I’ve seen them for sale in grocery stores here in Oregon during the holidays but have no idea what their source is or if they’re viable to grow. Thank you so much for this sad but valuable history lesson!
I am SE of Salem I have 2 pioneer era HUGE trees near me. I collected hundreds of nuts if you want any. Best Regards
If they are American Chestnuts, I'd be interested in getting some. @@insolentstickleback3266
Wow! I almost missed the epilogue--beautiful scripture encouragement!
I’m crazy for chestnuts. Thank you
Love the Bible verse. God bless you
I love watching your show we’ve had a Chestnut, my entire life, my grandparents, my parents, but the chestnut trees, that we eat, commonly or not the American chestnut oak. The chestnut trees we harvest from normally don’t get over 30 feet tall, where are the American chestnut oak wood grow to be hundred feet tall 3 to 5 foot diameter. The forestry people in Tennessee and Kentucky are trying to preserve theAmerican chestnut oak that are trying to grow., They’re trying to figure out a way to stop the disease. Have a blessed day.
My mom and stepdad bought an old house built in the late 1930s and the interior walls of the attic were made with wormy chestnut.
A beautiful wood
I'll bet those were some beautiful walls!
@@PREPSTEADERS Very red rustic kind of wood. The walls were lined with old newspapers from that time period. I think they served as insulation. Quite a find!
In the Northeast, chestnuts are readily available in stores at Christmas time.
I love that!
They're most likely European chestnuts, not American.
Since chestnut trees are not self-pollinating, there needs to be TWO OR MORE trees in close proximity to each other. Otherwise, the burrs will be empty except for some shriveled hulls. My first chestnut tree had this problem until a second one grew mature enough to pollinate it.
Wow that's excellent information thank you.
Wonderful video. You are my blessing. Thanks for the education.
Thank you so much Linda!
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Thank you, Rachel! God bless you today!
I'm in South Fulton Ga. We have 2 American Chestnut trees. their about 20 years old now.
Victoria I love plants so much...I lost my dad and lost our home I had no where to go so I'm on the streets homeless..I wish I had a place to have and grow and enjoy plants again...God bless you.thank you for your shows on plants you inspire me..ty.
Honey from chestnuts has a lovely rich flavor too !
Lovely! I’m going to find some and propagate them.
Wonderful!!
This was so interesting, Christa. I'm certainly going to look into it. And thank you for feeding the squirrel friends and critters. Lord bless and keep you always...🐿🌲🌺
Hi there, the other day I encounterd a vídeo of a non lucrative organization in Virginia where they have been working for 50 years in the crossing of chestnut species, and have developed new trees that don't have any disease, chestnuts are an incredible source of protein and good fat.Thank you 4 your vídeo.
Yep... I have a covert chestnut forest on our place in northeast Texas. Been planting them for years since 2013/14 and have been getting nuts for a number of years now.
Have also been working to bring back our native chestnut... The Ozark chinquapin. Have been locating a number of large surviving trees in northeast Texas that seems blight resistant..
Thank you for an informative video! God bless you
God bless you too, @BuySellColoradoSprings!
Thank you for this video!
You are so welcome!
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Gardening is so exciting.❤
Thank you for this video. It was nicely done, helpful and informative. I decided in 2021 to plant myself chestnut tree forest and this year I have my first 2 y-old trees that are going into the land currently in preparation. I used to grow them like in the forest (put them into loose soil, cover a bit, water them and cover with leaves). And some would grow, some won't but this season I will try it this way with fridge. :)
Glad it was helpful!
Two weeks ago I was up in P.A. visiting my folks and deer hunting. I met a forest ranger who's job is tree management. He told me that he was on a mission to reintroduce the chestnut trees there in the mountains. I thought that was very cool!
When I was a wee smidgion I used to play with my friends under these two big trees, 1971 I was six. My father passed a few years ago, I now live where I grew up. I remembered those trees this years as I drove by, they are American Chestnut. I stopped and collected over 300 nuts in just a short time. Am going to plant a bunch on my 3 acres.
There is an American organization that is making hybrids of American chestnuts that are blight resistant. They are out of Virginia i think. They are bringing the tree back. You might be able to buy from them. Chestnut trees are returning to forests, on VPM channel
Living in FL the only chestnuts to grow are Dunsten from Chestnut Hill in Gainesville FL. Chill hours of 200 + is needed or no nuts will grow.
My husband & I purchased a home & it’s land. The land had many kinds of trees . One was a Eastern Chestnut tree…mature & had many strong prickly burrs . We had to pick up those burrs many times . Our neighbor complained about the high winds would come through from the west & blow the Chestnut trees burrs onto the roadside. He hated this tree & wanted us to cut it down. We eventually had to cut it down…because we knew we would have too! Our neighbor was happy about it! It was a beautiful chestnut tree!
A native Eastern US chestnut is a RARE tree today... It is so sad to hear of one getting cut because it acted like a chestnut tree.
Wow!!! I am so excited about getting aime planted
excellent information and awesome presentation!
Glad you liked it!
My Daddy has a chestnut tree. He ordered it from somewhere in the late 1970’s. We’ve never been able to make use of them. For some reason they are always like small rocks after we roast them. The deer love them, though.🙂
Interesting! I wonder what specific kind he has.
@@PREPSTEADERS I will find out! 🙂
You need a second tree.
I will be starting with 4 appx 2 ft tall trees from a nursery.
Utility companies used to prefer them for utility poles. The trunks grew tall and straight, and they didn't have to give them a creosote bath before planting them in a hole - they were naturally rot-resistant. There are still some old "original" ones hiding in some parts of the country.
I've never had Chestnuts. Thank you for the information.
That is amazing!
Thank you for sharing ❤ the scripture. I would love to have a chestnut tree I’ve never thought about growing my on 😊
Thank you for this knowledge. We have a chestnut tree. My husband keeps saying hes going to chop it down bc of the prickly things. I keep tell hiim no. So far ive won.
If they are anything like the edible variety that grows in the Uk (sweet chestnut) then the trunks make excellent timber,comparable to oak in strength and durability(tannins) but which grows faster and straighter and is almost white in colour.
As far as the nuts go;if eating them raw then don't eat the fluff-it's really bitter.
I can remember as a kid in London when people would roast and sell them on an old oil drum outside the underground stations
In e.g. France you can buy tins of chestnut butter (like peanut butter but quite sweet) and creme de chataigner - a delicious liqueur made from chestnuts.Bon appetit :-)
I'm in Virginia and first heard the story about the blight and a place in Virginia raising American Chestnut that was crossed to be blight resistant.
Now I want to raise a few on my land. A nice legacy to leave to the property.
Living in the uk the woods around my house are full of Chestnut trees, I also love roast chestnuts. Going to be a great crop this year. Horse chestnuts are great for playing conkers.
What’s clonkers?
I mean conkers.
I have 3 horse chestnut trees and have been trying for years to think of some use for those pesky nuts. What is conkers??
Boiling and rinsing removes the oxalate. Just a 2 minutes boil and rinse. You can still roast after.
This sounds wonderful ❤ does anyone on here know how fast the tree grows?
Can you list they link where you purchased yours at please
Thank you for this video! How many years does it take before you can start expecting a decent harvest?
Great content. If it's later in planting season, try over wintering in air prune boxes (Edible Acres or Twisted Tree Farm are good channels explaining them).😊
Great idea! Thank you for sharing!
How long do they. Keep in storage? Is it best to keep them in the shell or peel the cover before storing the seeds?
My mother loved her chestnuts. Dad planted a Chinese Chestnut, I remember the first time I unintentionally stepped on those burrs, as I always was in my bare feet,, I wasn't a fan.
I liked the nuts from the butternut tree.
Thanks to this, now we want chestnut trees, lol!!!!
I hope so! :)
The blight killed off the American chestnut trees , only a few remain today.
Most chestnut trees today in America are Chinese chestnut or hybrid trees. True American chestnut trees can be purchased through
Chief River Nursery Company.
Do they do well in any climate? I live in Georgia. We have a long, hot, and humid climate.
Hi, I'm in South Fulton Ga. We have 2 American Chestnut Trees. Its also the season to harvest...
In the UK the Sweet Chestnut is not indigenous but does produce small edible fruit. The Horse Chestnut is native and produces large fruit called a Conker, an instrument of adolescent warfare when place on a string.
An interesting fact about UK Sweet Chestnuts in some areas there are a lot of trees about 200 years old. The reason is because during the 23 years of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars it became clear the UK was getting short of suitable timber for it's ships and a planting process of oak was started. French POWs were given the task in some places and as an act of subversion they planted Sweet Chestnuts a native to them and reminder of home but not the oak that would be used against them.
Thanks for sharing! Interesting!
i researched Chestnuts a couple of years ago. We can grow Horse Chestnut in Colorado but I would love to see if I can get the Chestnut to grow in SW Colorado. Thank you for the information.
Great video! Always great tips
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I'm too old to personally reap the benefits of a newly planted chestnut tree, but if I'm lucky enoughTo buy a house this spring I will plant two beautiful Chestnut trees in the backyard.
Can you share where you purchased them from please?
Thank you good ideas
Wonderful! Can these be started now or do we need to wait until winter? I’m in TN.
Following the quip: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today!" I would say, the sooner the better! The freshness and quality may be a smidgen better if you wait til August or September, but if you have space to set some in the fridge for a month or 2, then can get them started in a sunny window or green house till the last frost of spring to plant them outside, you would be far ahead of the game and closer to getting a harvestable ROI for your work. I am of the thinking that time is of the essence, but do what works for your situation.
@@PREPSTEADERS thank you! I’ll order some and get started right away. I have room for lots of them.
Do you sell your chestnut trees? Or where can I get seed? Love your videos!
WalMart of all places sells 2 lb for $45 appx (at this time) I think by online order only.
But buying food chestnuts, you aren't sure which variety they came from.
American has smaller nuts than those seen in this video.
A small tree from a nursery is about $30 for Chinese to over $50 for some varieties. Good luck getting an American cross-bred for blight resist. They aren't selling many seedlings and I haven't found fresh nuts. They may be restricting them to control the cross-breeding program.
American has a slightly lighter color leaf with more pronounced points almost like White Oak that is very long/narrow with more points. Google to find comparison of American and Chinese. Every other Chestnut leaf that I have seen) is in between those shapes/colors.
My brother has 2 chestnut trees. I can get them every year if I want some.
I once thought eating roasted nuts with real maple syrup would be a great combination.
I was sorely disappointed.
In my opinion, chestnuts taste a bit like potatoes with a hint of sweetness.
They do taste like that.
Hmmmmm. I think a different recipe might make you un-disappointed! :) Try this if you ever want to try again: www.bibigousa.com/recipes/sweet-savory-maple-glazed-chestnuts/ Woooooo.
Looks a lot like the buckeyes we have here in the Ozarks. I'll trade 😀
Yes, they are often mistaken for Buckeyes/Conkers/Horse Chestnuts....so very similar in look but not at all the same!
I want to trade too! I have 3 horse chestnut trees :(
Hi, blessings to you and family. I would like to know where is your harvest festival this year and what as specific is about, is this festival would be only you or others vendors as well. Let me know if there is a cost just to enter the festival, or is free and what ever we buy or the classes is what is paid. Thanks you for reply, and be bless
Five years ago I planted a Chinese Chestnut and an American Hazelnut ... got a few hazelnuts last yeaf, hoping to beat the squirrels to them this year! The Chestnut hasn't produced any nuts yet. Maybe this year!!! They're both on the edge of my treeline and not noticeable so I guess they're covert!!😂😉
What variety of chestnut tree do you recommend? I see a few.
American Chestnut trees are what are extinct here, so you can get seeds for those at acf.org/ Unfortunately, there are no American Chestnut trees that are blight-proof. For hardier chestnuts to plant you might try these: amzn.to/3rCrUc2
@PREPSTEADERS thank you so much 🥰
Reminds me of that Christmas song "chestnut roasting on an open fire"
This is very interesting I have a question though I have goats and just maybe 1/2 of an acre to put this tree on do you think it is good enough space? And do you think it will affect any of my animals? I look forward to your answers or anyone else's comments about it thank you so much blessings to you and your audience and your family 🙏 ❤
I vote that you absolutely have the space! And, the goats will likely love eating them. That is good and bad. :) A friend of mine used to spread sheets down below their chestnut tree to catch and gather up the burrs of chestnuts before the deer and goats could get to them.
The tree itself could eventually shade a VERY large area. But 1/2 acre you couldplant a few trees.
I'm not sure if a lot of nuts would be good for goats. Too many nuts can cause bloating (gas in the intestines) of cattle. A very painful death. Use caution.
Consult your vet about signs of bloat, if goats are susceptible and how to deal with it. (You'll be a bit surprized I think)
I know sheep can get bloat, but unsure what foods cause it for them.
Thank you so much for this video. I love chestnuts but what they are selling at the food stores are so old and already molded plus very expensive.
Chestnuts are more perishable than most people (and many merchants) realize. I buy them only before Thanksgiving, refrigerate them, and try not to keep them after the first of the year.
lol I just realized that I have a bunch of both chestnuts and horse chestnuts. I actually noticed that they were different, but they were from areas with a lot of squirrels so I made the assumption that it was just a difference in variety.
I'll plant them all anyway for the lolz.
Are there any American chestnut trees that are resistant to the blight?
I bought some Chestnuts from Turkey from Alibaba and they all floated. None grew roots. Where did you buy your chestnuts from?
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Hi, I don't have much property and I live in Florida, do I have a chance of growing a Chestnut tree? Thank you.
What climate can they grow in?
Would this work for elderberry? I have never had luck with cuttings and did buy seeds. They say to freeze them, then plant in the fall. Makes no sense, freezing usually kills seeds. We'll try this method, and lucky me, my guy next door has a chestnut tree and it is LOADED this year! Kim in Pa.
??? There is a tree at a park here, with horse chestnuts but they also have spiny pod. Could it be hybrid?
How big, and how long to production?
Most people report about 4 years until the harvest
My understanding is that there are still many live American chestnut roots in the ground but the fungus causes the young bark to split upon growing every spring so the above-ground growth just continues to die back. Are the chestnuts sold by Amazon the European or Chinese variety?
Likely Chinese or one of the European types.
I doubt you'll find native raw chestnuts... yet. You can apply to get on the list to buy from the cross-breeding program. American Chestnut Association.
A European type being imported brought the blight. Too late to stop it when they noticed it.
Can these be dried and stored or how do you handle that aspect?
Unfortunately, fresh chestnuts will dry into the consistency of rocks if left long enough (and not eaten by animals). The fresher the better, or store them in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator to keep them fresh for several months.
@@PREPSTEADERS So mine are all falling now. One large tree producing thousands of nuts. End of September/ early October in PA. They will be good at Christmas still as in the famous song? Thank you. Any tips on preparing them like how to cook etc?