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Growing Chinese Chestnuts from Seed

Spiny burs contain 1–3 edible nuts. Store nuts in a sealed bag in the refrigerator crisper for 60–90 days (stratification), checking for spoilage. Plant when roots emerge; protect with chicken wire from squirrels. Full sun and wide mulch ring recommended.

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