Friday, October 12, 2018

First Chestnuts. 10.12.18

Maraval Chestnuts.  1.21.18
These are the first two Maraval chestnuts.  I know it's not a lot - two chestnuts.  The other burr may have two more.

My rule of thumb, for when trees first bear fruit, is one or two fruits the first year, 10 or 20 the second year, then a bowl or two or three the following year.  It's not a perfect rule, but interesting to think about.

I will keep these at room temperature for 2 to 4 days, then roast them.  That information is via WashingtonChestnuts.com.

2 comments:

  1. Can't wait to see how they taste Daniel!

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    1. Hi Beverly. They were actually quite tasty. Ning found bags of chestnuts at Chuck's Produce in Vancouver. They were about $9 a pound. Mine were not $9 a pound tasty, but this was the first time around. If I live long enough, maybe we'll see the 4 trees produce 10 to 20 pounds a tree LOL. http://www.chestnuthilltreefarm.com/store/pg/36-Chestnut-Orcharding.aspx

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