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Nuts can be roasted, boiled, or dried and milled into a flour. Chestnut trees are low-maintenance, productive, and tolerant of drought and sandy\/rocky soils. Spiky shells deter squirrels from getting to nuts before you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenetics\u003c\/strong\u003e: These chestnuts are grown from seed collected in our young European x Japanese orchard block from trees that started producing nuts by four years of age.  The offspring of these trees have an increased chance of producing nuts at a young age (precocity), especially if given ideal growing conditions with plenty of sun, water, drainage and fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chestnuts prefer well-drained, slightly acidic, sandy loam soil. They are intolerant of clay or wet soils. They are wind-pollinated so they require at least two to make nuts. Planting several in the same area helps to ensure adequate pollination. Requires watering for the first few years while they're getting established. Best planted when dormant (Nov-Mar) but can be planted later in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy seedlings?\u003c\/strong\u003e Growing seedlings from high-quality parents helps maintain diversity (each seed is a new variety) while drawing on some of the best genetics for chestnuts in our bioregion. In other words, you are breeding new, regionally-adapted chestnut varieties! Some trees may be poor producers or produce low quality nuts, so we recommend planting several of these trees closer together and selecting your final tree once they've produced their first nuts (3-5 years). Recommended final spacing is ~25' between the centre of each tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nutcase Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3","offer_id":68133294342329,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":68133294375097,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":68133294407865,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4869\/4969\/files\/20231012_161023.jpg?v=1697241485"},{"product_id":"hazelnut-large-osu-seedling-bareroot-2-4-feet-copy","title":"Hazelnut: Germinated Seed for Direct Seeding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please note these are only available for mid-March shipping and will require immediate planting.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect seeding nuts is a great way to get your trees growing where you want them from the start!  Planting will be easy and trees will have improved vigour and drought tolerance.  However, it can be a challenge to take care of direct seeded trees (they are sensitive to weeds and pests) so only do this if you are feeling dedicated.  We recommend planting densely or even planting multiple in each spot (and thinning later) to account for potential losses.  We will send you a mix of our favourite genetics of this species that are on hand this year.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 521.4px;\" height=\"148\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 211px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height x width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 319.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e approx 15' x 15'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 211px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended initial spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 319.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5'-10' in rows 20' apart\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 211px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended final spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 319.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5' (hedgerow) \/ 10-20' x 20' (orchard)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 211px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 319.4px;\"\u003eapprox -20°C (-5 F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 211px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 319.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edeep loam\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 211px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 319.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eriparian areas, partial shade, small garden, low-maintenance, high yield, storage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 211px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 319.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eoil, dessert, main dish\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHazelnuts are productive, multi-purpose trees. Orchards prune to a tree form to maximize production, while shrubby hazelnuts are useful as windbreaks, privacy screens, hedgerows, erosion control, and living fences. Hazels can grow to 20+ feet, but they can also be kept significantly smaller with regular pruning or coppicing. They grow as an understory and forest edge tree in their native habitats, so they are tolerant of partial shade. For these reasons, they are an excellent choice for backyard growers without a lot of space. They are also grown commercially in this region, especially in Oregon. They are wind-pollinated so at least two trees are required. Plant densely to form a hedgerow or border at property line. Tolerant of wet soil as long as it drains in the spring (we've observed healthy trees in standing water during dormant months). Final spacing is highly variable depending on your goals. Space very densely (5') for a living hedge or privacy screen and thin or coppice as needed. Final orchard spacing is 10'-20 x 20'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy seedlings?\u003c\/strong\u003e Growing seedlings from high-quality parents helps maintain diversity (each seed is a new variety) while drawing on some of the best genetics for hazelnuts in North America. In other words, by planting some of these seedlings, you are participating in the breeding new, regionally-adapted hazelnut varieties! In addition to variations in blight resistance, some trees may produce smaller or fewer nuts, so we recommend planting several of these trees closer together and selecting your final tree once they've produced their first nuts (2-5 years). Compared to clonally propagated treees, seedlings also tend to have more robust root systems, increased vigour and drought-tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nutcase Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3","offer_id":68133586993337,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":68133587026105,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":68133587058873,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4869\/4969\/products\/hazelnut_d0b5a803-4a4b-4b3e-bf5a-d4228de038fe.jpg?v=1668203835"},{"product_id":"walnut-germinated-seed-for-direct-seeding","title":"Walnut: Germinated Seed for Direct Seeding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please note these are only available for mid-March shipping and will require immediate planting.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect seeding nuts is a great way to get your trees growing where you want them from the start!  Planting will be easy and trees will have improved vigour and drought tolerance.  However, it can be a challenge to take care of direct seeded trees (they are sensitive to weeds and pests) so only do this if you are feeling dedicated.  We recommend planting densely or even planting multiple in each spot (and thinning later) to account for potential losses.  We will send you a mix of our favourite genetics of this species that are on hand this year.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"148\" style=\"width: 521.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 211px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height x width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 319.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e approx 40-60'-35'-50'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 211px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended initial spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 319.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eas close as 7'-10'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 211px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended final spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 319.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~25-30'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 211px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 319.4px;\"\u003eapprox -25°C (-15 F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 211px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 319.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003edeep, rich, well-draining, loamy soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 211px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 319.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efull sun, easy cracking nuts, high yield\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 211px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 319.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edesserts, main course\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePersian walnut AKA English walnut (Juglans regia).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWalnuts are vigorous, hardy, productive trees when planted in the right location. They can grow more than 24” each year, and seedlings will yield nuts 4-8 years after planting. They eventually produce abundant crops of nutritious nuts. Partially self-fertile, but we recommend at least two trees to ensure the best crop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Walnuts prefer deep, loamy, well-drained soil with pH 5 to 8. They do well on north- and east-facing slopes, and they like to be protected from high wind and frost. They will do best in full sun (at least six hours) but can tolerate partial shade (expect slower growth and reduction in yield). Avoid excessively gravelly or sandy soils (chestnuts or pinenuts would be better suited). Walnuts need ample moisture but they won’t tolerate long periods of standing water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRecommended orchard spacing is ~25' between the centre of each tree, but planting more densely (as close as 7-10' apart) helps to provide adequate pollination when trees are younger, and enables eventual selection of the most vigorous, productive trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy seedlings?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Growing seedlings from productive, vigorous parents helps maintain diversity (each seed is a new variety) while drawing on some of the best walnut genetics in North America. In other words, by planting and growing out these trees, you are participating in the breeding new, regionally-adapted walnut varieties! The parents of these seedlings were selected for producing hardy, vigorous, productive, high-quality nuts. We recommend planting several of these trees closer together and selecting your final tree once they've produced their first nuts (4-8 years) so that you can select the most productive trees with the highest-quality nuts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nutcase Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3","offer_id":68133714591929,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":68133714624697,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":68133714657465,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4869\/4969\/products\/walnuts-ontree_f624a3f8-75d5-4f14-bac4-18fd195f1f86.png?v=1624988315"}],"url":"https:\/\/nutcasenursery.com\/collections\/germinated-seed-for-direct-seeding.oembed","provider":"Nutcase Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}