Nuts· Castanea sativa
Large deciduous tree producing starchy, low-fat nuts unique among tree nuts. Important in European and Asian cuisines for roasting, flour, and confections. Naturally gluten-free.
Mejores tipos de suelo: sandy loam, loam, acidic
Rango de pH: 4.5 - 6.5 (óptimo: 5.5)
Drenaje: good
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Chestnuts are highly perishable (40-50% moisture content); refrigerate at 0-2C immediately after harvest or process within days.
NEVER plant on alkaline or poorly drained soils — chestnuts are extremely sensitive to lime-induced chlorosis and Phytophthora.
Chestnuts are an excellent agroforestry crop; the canopy allows enough light for understory grazing or shade-tolerant crops.
Chestnut typically takes 1825 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 60 days. The best planting season is fall, winter.
Chestnut grows best in sandy loam, loam, acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5. Good drainage is required.
Chestnut grows best at 15-28°C. Frost tolerance: moderate. Heat tolerance: moderate.
Chestnut yields approximately 3,000 kg in-shell/hectare under good conditions.
Conceptos agrícolas esenciales, explicados con claridad.
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