Châtaignier

Castanea sativa

Grand arbre feuillu produisant des noix comestibles appelées châtaignes, adapté aux sols acides et bien drainés.

Full sunWater mediumPerennial2 months of harvest
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When to sow, plant and harvest

Temperate climate · mainland France
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Sowing
Planting
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Characteristics

General

Plant type
Fruiting vegetable
Life cycle
Perennial
Growth habit
Tree

Growing conditions

Nutrients
Medium
Soil type
Acidic
Water needs
Medium
Exposure
Full sun
Hours of sun
6 h
Cold hardiness
Moderate
Heat tolerance
Moderate

Sowing and planting

Sowing method
In pots
Sowing depth
20 mm
Minimum temperature
5 °C
Propagation
Grafting, Layering