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Growing Chestnut Seedlings in Wisconsin

Five chestnuts sprouted in storage; three are 8 inches tall in peat pots. Owner in Wisconsin asks about planting after frost, winter survival, and care for next 3 months.

Care Plan

Pot up into larger containers with potting soil; grow indoors/garage until frost-free.
Chestnuts are hardy in Wisconsin (native range includes upper Midwest).
Plant outdoors after last frost: hole twice pot size, backfill with good soil, mulch 3″, water when dry.
Contact Wisconsin DNR forestry for local advice.

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