How to draw new trees

Is the multiplication the same for all types of chestnuts?

In principle, you can all Types of chestnut multiply in the same way, namely by sowing or with the help of cuttings. In the Sweet chestnut but this is not always so easy. In nurseries and tree nurseries, these chestnuts are often grafted on to obtain strong and robust trees.

Propagation by sowing

As a cold germinator, the seeds of the chestnuts need a cool phase with temperatures around freezing point. It does not matter whether this takes place outside or in the refrigerator. In addition, the seeds should not be dry when sowing, but rather moist or fresh.

How do I care for the seedling?

Even after the chestnut has germinated, keep the young plant evenly moist. Waterlogging is absolutely to be avoided now as it can lead to root rot and promotes certain fungal infections. Depending on the variety and frost tolerance, the chestnut can be used in the garden after the first or second winter transplanted will.

Propagation by cuttings

The best time for propagation by cuttings is spring. Cut They produce strong, well-leafed and healthy shoots with a length of about 20 to 30 centimeters. Remove the leaves at the bottom of the shoots, but four pairs of leaves should remain.

Put your cuttings about two inches deep in damp Growing substrate.(€ 12.99 at Amazon *) Special Rooting powder is not necessary, but accelerates root formation. Be careful that the substrate is always slightly damp, but never wet, otherwise the small roots can easily rot.

The essentials in brief:

• very good germination
• Cold germ
• long time until the first harvest
• self-grown chestnuts less robust
• cut healthy and strong shoots for cuttings