My Edibles: Chestnut Trees QLD

Chinese Waterchestnut (Cutting)

Comments: -

I love the crunchy texture in stir-frys. Easy to grow in water container.

Qty: 1

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Small amount slow release all purpose

When I Fertilise: Spring

Pest Control:

Mosquito larvae in water need to be eliminated - best with small fish.

Organic Status:Organic

Malabar Chestnut ^6/10

Comments: - Untried fruit. Fast growing after rain. Attractive.

Height 1.2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Question: Anyone growing these successfully in south east queensland?

Malabar Chestnut ^6/10

Comments: -

I was really impressed with the postage of this plant from Daleys . Not a mark on it . It is powering along nicely (18/01/2012) .

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Chestnut - seedling (Seedling) ^7/10

Comments: -

had a few leaves when purchased, both lost all over winter decid- i guess. lots of new growth late spring.

Planted: 2011

Height 500 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Winter

When I Fertilise: Spring

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Malabar Chestnut

Malabar Chestnut (Seedling)

Planted: 2010

Height 15 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Chestnut - seedling (Seedling)

Planted: 2010

Height 0.25 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Guiana Chestnut

Malabar Chestnut (Grafted)

Comments: - Still in its first year - too young to comment much

Height 1 metres

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

Sweet Chestnut ^8/10

Fruiting Months January and February

Planted: 1998

Height 3 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting

Organic Status:Organic

Chestnut - seedling

Pollination: No

Chinese Waterchestnut ^10/10

Comments: -

Lots of new bulbs, growing strong and well but bulbs are quite small, but very tasty

Fruiting Months September

Planted: 2008

Growing: In the Ground

First Fruited: 9 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pest Control:

none

Organic Status:Organic

Malabar Chestnut

Comments: -

Been attacked by grasss hoppers who have eaten nearly al the leaves, dont know if it wil come back from this.

Planted: 2009

Height 1 metres

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Summer

Pollination: No

Pest Control:

nil,

Organic Status:Organic

Malabar Chestnut

Pollination: Self Pollination