chestnut

A tree that can outlive generations and drops crops every autumn has one requirement people forget

Sweet chestnut is a long-lived, ornamental and productive tree, but it only rewards you with a reliable crop when it gets warmth, sun and the right soil conditions. Here’s how to grow it, pollinate it well, and harvest and store the nuts properly.

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How to tell edible chestnuts from poisonous conkers

Shiny brown “chestnuts” picked in parks are usually horse chestnut conkers, which are inedible and mildly toxic. True edible chestnuts (sweet chestnuts) come from a different tree and are easy to recognise once you know what to look for.

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