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<p>1st PLANT: <span data-mce-fragment="1">2 years old - current height: 20 cm</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p>Seed-sown Asimina plant with strong root system.</p>
<p>The plant is sent safely and securely packed with shock-absorbing packaging. The plant is delivered without a pot.</p>
<p>Note. that trees ordered during the winter months lack foliage.</p>
<p><meta charset="UTF-8"><span>The trees are easily self-fertile but 2 trees are recommended for good pollination.</span></p>
<p><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Asimina, Paw paw</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <em>Asimina triloba</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Annonaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Asimina is one of the most tropical-like fruits that can grow in our Nordic climate. The taste is reminiscent of a mixture of banana and mango and the texture is similar to papaya or a perfectly ripe avocado. The fruit looks like a small green mango with golden yellow flesh.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The fruits are usually eaten as they are but can also be used to enrich refreshing drinks, pastries and cocktails with their mild tropical taste. The fruits are rich in vitamins such as riboflavins and B-6. You can also use the fruits to make ice cream.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Asimina originates from and grows naturally in North America, often as undergrowth under larger trees.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">They thrive in humus-rich, nutrient-rich and slightly moist well-drained soils.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Asimina thrives in sheltered locations and therefore likes to grow under larger trees and also like to stand close together (approx. 1 m apart) in full grown size. This protects against wind and direct sunlight and facilitates pollination. East facing is a suitable place to plant Asimina. Plants that grow in exposed locations do significantly worse than plants that grow in protected locations.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Water abundantly or plant in a place with good water supply.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Asiminan puts a lot of energy into developing a strong root system in the beginning - the root can often be thicker than the trunk in the first months. When growing in pots, a tip is to plant in deep pots directly, this gives the opportunity for more efficient root development and you avoid disturbing the plant before it has grown.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">In open ground, Asiminan grows into a dense thicket by spreading via root shoots.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Location: partial shade</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 1-10 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">USDA zone: 1-8<br> Harvest age: 3-7 years</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>1 White Mulberry Tree: 3 years - current height 60-90 cm</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Seedlings raised in Swedish climate</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> White mulberry, White mulberry tree <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Morus alba<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Moraceae</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The Mulberry tree is one of the world's oldest cultivated plants - probably best known for hosting silkworms whose threads are used to produce silk fabric, since Mulberry leaves practically are the silkworm's only source of food. And the leaves from the White Mulberry variety are especially popular among the silkworms. The white mulberry originates from West Asia.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries on the White Mulberry tree can vary in color - from white to pink to red, to nearly black. The White Mulberries have a sweeter taste than their black-fruited relative <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" title="Black mulberry (Morus nigra)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Morus nigra</strong></span></a> . The berries are rich in antioxidants and, like mulberry leaf tea, are thought to help balance blood sugar levels. Thanks to its unusually high nutritional content, mulberries are considered a so-called "superfood", like <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" title="Goji (Lycium barbarum)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;">the goji berry</span></strong></a> .</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Dried white mulberries berries have a caramel-like taste.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">In addition, the berries contain the substance MFE, which stabilizes the blood sugar level and thus naturally calms the body's craving for sugar. Therefore, mulberries are a common snack-substitute for those who want to get rid of their sweet tooth.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">You can also make juice and jam from the berries.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The White Mulberry tree is somewhat hardier than its relative <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" title="Black mulberry (Morus nigra)" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Morus nigra</strong></span></a> and can withstand temperatures down to -30 <span data-mce-fragment="1">°</span> <span data-mce-fragment="1">C.</span> It can grow in most soils but thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soils. Hardy in windy coastal climates but optimal growth is given in warm, wind-sheltered locations.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Suitable as a trellis tree as the branches are easily bendable.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry trees also suit well in forest orchards as they are a popular host plant for many organisms and provide recurring harvests without major maintenance and protect plants in lower layers.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberries are self-fertile, which means that only one tree is needed to bear fruit.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Prune in winter when the tree/shrub is dormant to avoid excessive "bleeding" of the tree, which is otherwise a common characteristic of mulberry plants.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries ripen continuously from mid-summer to early autumn.<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong></strong>When it's time to harvest, a tip is to pick the berries with a needle to avoid crushing them between your fingers.</p>
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<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-3 m<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 4-10</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><span>1 Black Mulberry Tree: 3 years - current height 60-90 cm</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Seedlings raised in Swedish climate</span></p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (30pcs/bag)</h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Black mulberry, Black mulberry tree <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Morus nigra<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Moraceae</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry trees are one of our oldest cultivated plants. The black mulberry tree, like the white variety,</span> <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/vitt-mullbar-morus-alba" title="White mulberry (Morus alba)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/vitt-mullbar-morus-alba" target="_blank"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1">Morus alba</span></strong></a><span data-mce-fragment="1">, originates from Western Asia - on the other hand, the black mulberry tree came to Europe a couple of hundred years before the white one. The first findings of knowledge of the black mulberry tree were already around 300 BC. It could possibly be that Morus nigra originates slightly further to the south-west (closer to Europe) in West Asia than its relative Morus alba, and that this is why Morus nigra also has a slightly poorer hardiness in cold climates than its relative.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Traditionally, the black mulberry was used to make wine and make-up - thanks to its high concentration of anthocyanins which give the berry its deep dark colour. But the berries were also grown for fresh consumption.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Unlike the fruits of the white mulberry tree which can vary in color, the fruits of the black mulberry tree are always black when ripe. The black mulberry is also more acidic.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries are rich in antioxidants and, like mulberry leaf tea, are thought to help balance blood sugar levels. This is thanks to <span data-mce-fragment="1">the content of the substance MFE, which stabilizes the blood sugar level and thus suppresses the body's sweet tooth. Therefore, mulberries are a common substitute for those who want to get rid of their sweet tooth.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Due to the berry's unusually high nutritional content, mulberry, like <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" title="Goji (Lycium barbarum)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" target="_blank" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1">the goji berry</span></strong></a> , is considered a so-called "superfood".</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">In addition to mulberry wine, you can also make juice and jam from the berries.<br></p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Withstands temperatures down to -25 <span data-mce-fragment="1">°</span> <span data-mce-fragment="1">C.</span> The tree can grow in most soils but thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soils. Hardy in windy coastal climates but optimal growth is given in warm, wind-sheltered locations.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Fits well as a trellis tree as the branches are<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span>easily bendable.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry trees also suit well in forest orchards as they are a popular host plant for many organisms and provide recurring harvests without major maintenance and protect plants in lower layers.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberries are self-fertile, which means that only one tree is needed to bear fruit.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Prune in winter when the tree/shrub is dormant to avoid excessive "bleeding" of the tree, which is otherwise a common characteristic of<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span>mulberry plants.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries ripen continuously from mid-summer to early autumn.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong>The berries are harvested when the color has changed from red to jet black. A tip is to pick the berries with a needle to avoid them being crushed between your fingers.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-4 m<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 5-10</p>
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<p> 1 tree Chinese Vegetable Tree: 1 year old - current height 15-30 cm</p>
<p> <strong>Trivial name:</strong> <span><meta charset="utf-8">Chinese Vegetable Tree, Chinese Toon, Toona, Cigar Box Tree, Chinese Mahogany, Chinese Toon, Onion Tree</span> <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Toona sinensis / Cedrela sinensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Meliaceae</p>
<p> <strong><span>Plant history & use:</span></strong></p>
<p><meta charset="utf-8"> Chinese Vegetable Tree, or Chinese Toon, is a winter-hardy tree with eye-catching foliage that appears in pink-red tones in spring. In autumn, the leaves have a beautiful golden color. The appearance is just the icing on the cake, the tree has a wide range of different uses.</p>
<p> Young shoots and leaves are widely used in Chinese cuisine. The leaves have a crisp texture and the taste is described as umami, nutty and oniony. Another source describes the taste of the cooked leaves as a complex meal in itself - more specifically: like roasted beans with notes of onion and pepper. "Even those who don't like vegetables might like Toona."</p>
<p> The leaves are rich in vitamin A and contain about 6% protein, 1% fat, 6.6% carbohydrates and 1.5% minerals of various kinds.</p>
<p>The leaves are most often cooked as a component in stir-fries or by steaming/boiling the leaves to eat as a side vegetable. They can also be deep-fried in a tempura-like manner.</p>
<p> Young shoots and leaves are also eaten in salads or pickled. In China, leaves and shoots are dried and then ground and used as a spice.</p>
<p> The most common areas of use<meta charset="utf-8"> In the few Swedish homes where the plant is grown, it seems to be used to boil broth from the leaves & shoots, make pesto or throw pickled leaves into a hamburger.</p>
<p> A tea-like drink is made from the leaves and shoots, and in some cases the fruit. The leaves and shoots are heated in a pan for a short time and then allowed to dry slowly.</p>
<p> Roots, bark and fruit have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years.</p>
<p> The wood is highly prized and resembles mahogany with its dark red color - it is used to make furniture, window frames, etc.</p>
<p> The wood also has a delicate scent and is burned in temples as incense.</p>
<p>Sometimes called synonymously Cigar Box Tree as the wood has historically been used for making cigar boxes. However, it was predominantly the relative <em>T. odorata</em> that was used for this purpose.</p>
<p> Produces beautiful white/pink flowers in large panicles hanging from the branches in August. The flowers are sweetly scented and adept at attracting pollinators.</p>
<p> In Chinese culture, <em>T. sinensis</em> is often used symbolically to represent the father figure.</p>
<p> From a distance, Chinese Toon can sometimes resemble bamboo, when it is allowed to take root and form a grove. Standing under a large tree, the foliage looks almost palm-like against the sky. An eye-catching plant in many ways.</p>
<p><span></span> <strong>Culture:</strong></p>
<p> Originates from eastern Asia - from North Korea, through China all the way down to western Indonesia.</p>
<p> Easy to care for and fast growing. Place in a sunny position. Hardy outdoors in zones 1-2. Clear temperatures down to -25ºC have been reported.</p>
<p> <meta charset="utf-8">Grows best in moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Tolerates most soil pH. Does not thrive in wet soils.</p>
<p> Can be kept low growing and topped for continuous growth of young shoots and leaves.</p>
<p> Has good shade tolerance, but the result is narrow, elongated trees that reach up towards the light.</p>
<p> Placed in sun or shade, the tree will eventually grow to about 15-20 meters tall. Chinese Toon can live over 100 years.</p>
<p> Also top as a larger tree for abundant growth of young leaves & shoots.</p>
<p> <i>Sets</i> root shoots at adulthood.</p>
<p> <strong>Features:</strong></p>
<p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 15-20 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2</p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1">1st Turkish Tree Hazel: 3 years old - current height 80-100 cm</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Turkish Hazel, Tree Hazel, Turkish Tree Hazel <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Corylus colurna<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Betulaceae</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Turkish Hazel is a tree-shaped hazel with a thick trunk and pyramidal crown. Native to Southeast Europe and Southwest Asia - the tree is found growing wild in the region from the Balkans, to northern Turkey, to northern Iran.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">It is a fast-growing tree that is hardy in exposed environments, e.g. urban environments. The Turkish hazel grows about 20-30 meters high and often has a straight, continuous trunk with more or less horizontal branches.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Turkish Hazel produces edible hazelnuts that sit inside fluffy balls. The nuts are smaller than those of the more common hazel - <em>Corylus avellana -</em> but they have a thicker shell, which makes the Turkish hazelnut more resistant to hungry pests of various kinds - e.g.</span></p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">weevils, birds & squirrels - which are otherwise a big problem when growing common hazel, <em>C. avellana</em> .</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Turkish Hazel can live for over 200 years.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Turkish Hazel is a fast-growing tree that is resistant to drought, wind, heat and cold once established. However, the optimal environment is a place with full sun and a moist, well-drained soil. However, it also grows well in heavy clay soils and sandy soils.</p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1">The tree can withstand winter temperatures down to -25ºC.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Nuts ripen in October-November.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 20-30 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-5</p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Pecan Tree: 2 years old - current height: 40 cm</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Pecan tree seedling with strong root system.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The plant is sent safely and securely packed with shock-absorbing packaging. The plant is delivered without a pot.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Note. that trees ordered during the winter months lack foliage.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">2 trees are recommended for good pollination.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Pecan tree, Pekan hickory, Pekan nut, Pekan</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <em>Carya illinoinensis</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Juglandaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The pecan, with an antioxidant content higher than any other so-called "tree nut", is one of the most popular nuts on the market. The pecan tree originates from North America where the USA and Mexico together account for over 90% of global pecan production. The nut is similar to the continental walnut, but is more oblong and has a smooth shell and a completely different aroma.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The pecan contains abundant amounts of minerals such as zinc, magnesium, calcium and iron as well as Omega-6 fats.<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The nuts contain monounsaturated fats and its well-known benefits for good health are many.<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Pecans can, for example, be used to make a crispy cover for oven-roasted fillets, fill oven-baked peppers with, spice up a salad, sprinkle on ice cream or simply eat as is. A handful of nuts per day is the recommended daily intake.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The pecan tree grows in its natural environment along stream and river banks where the tree can extend its roots deep into the soil. In their natural habitat, pecan trees often eventually become the tallest and largest trees in the area. They can reach an age of up to 300 years.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives best in sunny locations in a light sandy soil with good drainage. Planted in a deep pot the first few years or directly into the ground. Plenty of room for the roots to reach deep is important to create a strong and healthy tree.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mix compost or stable manure into the top soil layer. Cover the base of the trunk with some type of covering material, such as wood chips or grass clippings, to prevent the emergence of weeds and thus competition for the newly established tree.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Plant trees at least 15 meters apart, to give space for their natural growth.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Water abundantly the first years of establishment.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree is ready for harvest after 3-8 years.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Nuts ripen in late autumn. Harvest when the tree has spontaneously let the nuts fall to the ground.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Properties</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant position: sun</span> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 20-40 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: approx. 1-7<br> Harvest age: 3-8 years</span></p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Sweet Chestnut Tree: 4 years old - current height: 100-125 cm</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Note. that trees ordered during the winter months lack foliage.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">True chestnuts are self-pollinating - only 1 tree is needed for fruiting.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <meta charset="utf-8"> Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut, <strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong>Real Chestnut, Edible Chestnut</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <em data-mce-fragment="1">Castanea sativa</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Fagaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Genuine chestnuts have existed in European history for several thousand years. From Roman times it began to spread to the more northern parts of Europe - then often cultivated by monks in monastery gardens.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">It is the chestnut brown shiny nuts that are consumed. Nuts are nutritious and have historically even competed with today's most common grains. It was then a flour ground from the chestnuts that was used abundantly - possible thanks to the nuts' rich content of starch, something that is otherwise unusual among nuts.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">A more modern widespread way of enjoying the nuts is to roast them together with butter and salt, this is common both around the Mediterranean region and in England (with or without butter). Roasted nuts have a flavor reminiscent of sweet potatoes.<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The tree has a beautiful and majestic growth like the oak. However, the real chestnut grows faster than the oak.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">In their natural environment, down in southern Europe, the trees can live for over 2000 years.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives best in a warm and wind-protected location in a sunny location. Grow in well-drained, loamy soil. Feel free to mix grass clippings, compost or stable manure into the top soil layer.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives in slightly acidic soil - optimal pH value is between 4.5-6.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Does not thrive in particularly wet soils.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Water abundantly the first years of establishment.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree usually yields after 3-5 years. The nuts are usually ready to harvest around Sep-Oct.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Properties</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant position: sun</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 20-35 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-2<br> Harvest age: 3-5 years</span></p>