European Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut Castanea sativa Precoce Migoule

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Botanical Name:

Castanea sativa Precoce Migoule

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Castanea

Species:

sativa

Variety:

Precoce Migoule

Common Name:

European Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut

Height:

60+ feet

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

Very suitable for northern climates, early ripening variety!

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Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days.

Germination: sow 1-2 deep, mulch the seed bed, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination.

In a Nutshell:

* One of the best fruit producing chestnut varieties. more...

* The use as food and an ornamental tree caused it to be introduced throughout western Europe, localised populations and cultivation occur on other continents.

* Large dark brown, sweet nut that peels very well. more...

* Vigorous grower, may grow up to 60+ feet in height. more...

* The seed can be eaten raw or cooked. A somewhat astringent taste raw, it improves considerably when cooked and is delicious baked with a floury texture and a flavour rather like sweet potatoes. The seed is rich in carbohydrates, it can be dried, then ground and used as a flour in breads, puddings, as a thickener in soups etc. The roasted seed can be used as a coffee substitute. A sugar can be extracted from the seed. more...

* Also known as the variety 'Eurobella' more...

* Sweet chestnut has been listed as one of the 38 substances used to prepare Bach flower remedies, a kind of alternative medicine promoted for its effect on health. However according to Cancer Research UK, "there is no scientific evidence to prove that flower remedies can control, cure or prevent any type of disease, including cancer".

* Great variety for northern climates, as it is an early ripening variety. more...

* This tree responds very well to coppicing, which is still practised in Britain, and produces a good crop of tannin-rich wood every 12 to 30 years, depending on intended use and local growth rate. The tannin renders the young growing wood durable and resistant to outdoor use, thus suitable for posts, fencing or stakes.

* Can grow in areas up to an elevation of 1640 foot (500 meters). more...

* Roman soldiers were given chestnut porridge before entering battle. more...

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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European Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut Castanea sativa Precoce Migoule

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Fagaceae

Castanea

sativa

Precoce Migoule

European Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut

Castanea sativa Precoce Migoule