Chestnut is a high heat-loving tree, which, however, can be grown in the vastness of Russia. He is very beautiful, especially during the flowering period. At this time, inflorescences of small flowers similar to white candles appear on a tree. They stand out against the background of bright green foliage. If you have a desire to plant this plant in the country, you should get acquainted with the method of how to germinate a chestnut from a nut, which is necessary for this.
Its round fruit is covered with thick armor. It protects the nut, which bursts after wintering, and a sprout emerges from it. If you find one, it will be very easy to plant a tree. For self-distillation at home, you need to pick a few nuts. They must be intact, not rotten. It is possible to plant a chestnut in the fall in a flower pot. After that, it should be placed in a cool room, for example, in a cellar. If the collection of fruits took place in late autumn, then they can immediately be planted in a flower pot. Then it is recommended to water and care for it as an ordinary house plant.
It would seem that figuring out how to germinate a chestnut is quite simple. But every business has its own subtleties. Chestnut fruits require stratification. To do this, dip the nuts in a container, sprinkle with sand and place in the refrigerator. They should be kept there for two weeks. In order for the sprouts that have appeared to take root, you need to add soil taken from under the adult plant to the soil. The tree needs care. During the first two years of his life, he can be kept in the house. Only for the winter, these deciduous plants need to be cleaned in a place with a cool temperature. You can plant in open ground in the fall.
In order to get acquainted with how to germinate a chestnut for spring planting, consider the following method. Throughout the winter, fruits are stored in the refrigerator. With the advent of spring, they are taken out of there, placed in warm water for five days. It is necessary to maintain its temperature and periodically change. As a result, the walnut shell will swell and burst, a sprout will appear. The spine may begin to grow.
After you have managed to germinate the chestnut, it remains to transfer the grown plant to a permanent place in the open ground. The best time to plant is spring. The tree will have time to grow and get stronger by the arrival of autumn. Earth is prepared in advance. It should be loamy and contain lime. Dig a hole in two to three centimeters. The nut is placed in it with the spine down. The embedment depth should be equal to its two diameters. For a young plant, heat and sunlight are very important. Although chestnut and shadow tolerate quite easily. At first, grown seedlings can be covered. For example, gardeners use plastic bottles, spruce branches or fallen leaves. They are useful if the sprouts were immediately transferred to the ground.
Now you know how to sprout chestnut on your own, at home. This amazing plant not only pleases with beautiful flowering, but also is healing. Folk and official medicine uses its flowers, leaves and fruits. Various preparations are made from them. For example, drugs that help with varicose veins.