Chestnut Research & Links

Below are some places to help new chestnut growers get started. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but these links & documents cover a broad range of questions about what soils and climate are best for chestnuts, the differences in the many cultivars, farming practices, etc.
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Cultivar Descriptions, including information on pollinizers

 

Chestnut Growers, Inc.: https://www.chestnutgrowers.org/

    • A comprehensive resource for chestnut growers, providing information on cultivation, harvesting, marketing, and research.

 

University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry - Chestnuts: https://www.centerforagroforestry.org/practices/chestnuts.php

    • Offers resources and publications on chestnut production, including site selection, planting, pest management, and economics.

 

Chestnut Hill Tree Farm: https://www.chestnuthilltreefarm.com/resources/

    • Provides a range of resources on chestnut tree care, pruning techniques, disease management, and tips for establishing a chestnut orchard.

 

University of California Davis Fruit and Nut Center: https://fruitsandnuts.ucdavis.edu/crops/chestnut

    • Offers publications and research findings on chestnut production specific to the California region, including variety selection, irrigation, and post-harvest handling.

 

The American Chestnut Foundation: https://www.acf.org/

    • A nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring the American chestnut tree, offering resources on chestnut genetics, breeding, and disease resistance.