When does the chestnut tree bear fruit, and how to grow chestnut trees
Many people love eating chestnuts. Indeed, the editor loves them too. Chestnuts are also very nutritious. So did you know that chestnuts grow on trees? I originally thought they grew in the soil, or grew among shrubs. I never imagined that chestnuts grow on trees. Below, the editor will tell you about the cultivation methods for chestnuts and when they bear fruit.
How many years does it take for a chestnut tree to bear fruit after planting
If the grafting method is used, then it will bear fruit in two to three years. If it is grown from seed, then it will take 5 to 8 years. After about 20 years, the chestnut tree will enter its peak fruiting period.
How to grow chestnut trees--Site selection for planting chestnut trees
Chestnut trees are suited to soil that is deep, rich in humus and well drained. They do not like strongly alkaline or strongly acidic soil. If the soil is strongly acidic, then a small amount of lime can be applied. If it is strongly alkaline, then adding some table vinegar when watering can improve the soil, making it more suitable for chestnut trees.
How to grow chestnut trees--How to fertilize chestnut trees
Chestnut trees need a large amount of fertilizer. If planting in rows on flat land or gentle slopes, pits about 1 m long and 1 m wide and about half a meter deep need to be dug, and each pit should be thoroughly mixed with no more than 100 of organic fertilizer, 0.5-0.6 kg of urea and 0.4 kg of superphosphate. For soil low in boron, 10-15 grams of boron fertilizer should also be applied per hole as a base fertilizer.
How to grow chestnut trees--How to prune chestnut trees
After a chestnut tree reaches maturity, its branches need to be pruned. The purpose is to make the chestnut tree grow more upward and achieve high yields. The suitable time for planting out is from November to December each year and from mid-February to April, and when transplanting chestnut trees, care must be taken to avoid damaging their root system.