Orchards Legacy Chestnut Tree Châtaignier 3 Gallon/11.36 Litres Air Pruned using RootMaker®

FARMACYscience.com grows our Orchards Legacy Chestnut Tree Châtaignier using various sized  RootMaker® trays and pots,  This special grow system air prunes the young seedlings in the trays and pots, so the roots grow deep and the tree grows faster.  The RootMaker® grow system makes our Orchards Legacy Chestnut Tree Châtaignier, one of the most carbon efficient trees on the market.   Ontario Grow Zone 6 to 8. and produces chestnuts in years 5 to 7.  Grow to a height of 100 feet/30 meters to a width of 40 feet/12 meters. Age of this seedling is under 1 year and sold in a 3 gallon pot.  Pick-Up Only

Proven Open Source Seed

Our Orchards Legacy Chestnut Trees are grown from, open source pollinated and legally imported chestnut seeds into Canada, and phytosanitary certified with USDA as castanea dentata x mollissima from various North American areas in the Carolinian zone ranging from southern Ontario to Florida.   

Instructions

1. Plant 2 Orchards Legacy Chestnut Trees 35 feet/10 meters apart.  Required for air pollination. 

Spacing recommended at a minimum of 20 feet/6 meters to a maximum of 50 feet/15 meters apart.

2. Use tree protection till the trees grow over 8 feet, if planting in an open field, Sold separately 

Bloom Schedule

Female Flower June 8 to June 24

Male Flower June 7 to July 4

Taste Profile and Commercial Grade 

Our Orchards Legacy chestnuts are described as having a rich, nutty, and slightly sweet flavor that can become sweeter after curing. The taste can be more sweet than other varieties, while retaining a satisfying nuttiness. When roasted, they develop an earthy, slightly sweet taste due to the concentration of natural sugars.  Chestnut production relies on the genetics of each tree, and chestnut quality standards can range from regular grade to premium grade retail food standards. 

Health Benefits

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, chestnuts are considered a warming food that nourishes the qi of the kidneys, spleen and digestive system.  Chestnuts contain antioxidants and fiber that help protect the heart and aid digestions. They are also excellent sources of manganese, vitamin C and B vitamins.

These nutrients give chestnuts the power to support bone health, improve brain function and boost the immune system.  Research also suggests that chestnut extract has a positive effect on the strain of beneficial probiotics that are found in the gastrointestinal tract. This can help improve gut health.

Consumption Warning

These chestnuts are safe for human consumption.   While chestnuts are often called nuts, they are not part of the tree nut family and are botanically different from peanuts, walnuts, or almonds. People with tree nut allergies can usually tolerate chestnuts. However, some individuals may be allergic to chestnuts despite not having a tree nut allergy. In these cases, the allergen is likely a lipid transfer protein.