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Your nuts are in the mail
Chestnuts were placed in the tender care of the U.S. postal service
this morning. Should be arriving at their intended new homes in a coupleathree days. Each recipient was sent about twenty seeds, approximately half of which are already sprouted. They should be planted as soon as is possible. Plant in 8 inch pots if weather is still on the wintry side or if you wish to delay placing in what will become their permanent homes. They must, at all costs, be protected from late season frost. They MUST also be COMPLETELY protected from the depradations of squirrels, deer, and other rodents. Ask anyone who got some last year. COMPLETELY means that there remains absolutely no possibility that squirrels, in particular, can get at them for at least one full year, as the seed is remarkably persistent; it will remain as an irresistible attractant to rodents throughout the first growing season and beyond. American chestnut seeds vaguely resemble a sort of flattened acorn. A typical burr will contain three seeds aligned in a row. The two outside seeds will be flattened on one side, the center one on both. Seeds should be planted as they would lie if tossed onto a tabletop, which is to say that they should lie in the soil on one of the flattened faces.....on their sides, as it were. This will seem like an unnatural act because the root radical actually emerges from the pointed end. It looks like it ought to be planted with that end down. But the emerging radical splits into the proto-root and the proto-stem. Horizontal is the right way. It should be covered by about an inch of loose rich soil or potting mix and kept well watered.....the soil should remain very moist to the touch. Treat unsprouted seeds just like those that have already sprouted. Germination rates are very high. Odds are that nearly all of them will eventually sprout. Full sun is best, though chestnuts will tolerate a good deal of shade. In either case, the seedlings MUST be watered regularly and frequently, depending on the nature of the soil and evaporation. Do not let them get dry for the first two growing seasons. After that they can be left to their own devices assuming they are not subjected to especially arid conditions. The growth rate of American chestnut is, under ideal conditions, nothing short of phenomenal. A two year old seedling may be two feet tall and after that it may put on three, four or even five feet per year for several years.....once again, under ideal conditions. We have trees here that are six years old and twelve to fifteen feet tall and 4 inches dbh. And did I mention that they MUST be protected, far beyond what any normal person would think is reasonable, from the ****ing squirrels?* giles *"hardware cloth", quarter inch mesh steel wire is best, and don't neglect to close the top. |
Your nuts are in the mail
On May 3, 3:10*pm, Giles wrote:
Chestnuts were placed in the tender care of the U.S. postal service this morning. *Should be arriving at their intended new homes in a coupleathree days. Each recipient was sent about twenty seeds, approximately half of which are already sprouted. *They should be planted as soon as is possible. *Plant in 8 inch pots if weather is still on the wintry side or if you wish to delay placing in what will become their permanent homes. *They must, at all costs, be protected from late season frost. They MUST also be COMPLETELY protected from the depradations of squirrels, deer, and other rodents. *Ask anyone who got some last year. COMPLETELY means that there remains absolutely no possibility that squirrels, in particular, can get at them for at least one full year, as the seed is remarkably persistent; it will remain as an irresistible attractant to rodents throughout the first growing season and beyond. American chestnut seeds vaguely resemble a sort of flattened acorn. *A typical burr will contain three seeds aligned in a row. *The two outside seeds will be flattened on one side, the center one on both. Seeds should be planted as they would lie if tossed onto a tabletop, which is to say that they should lie in the soil on one of the flattened faces.....on their sides, as it were. *This will seem like an unnatural act because the root radical actually emerges from the pointed end. *It looks like it ought to be planted with that end down. *But the emerging radical splits into the proto-root and the proto-stem. *Horizontal is the right way. *It should be covered by about an inch of loose rich soil or potting mix and kept well watered.....the soil should remain very moist to the touch. *Treat unsprouted seeds just like those that have already sprouted. Germination rates are very high. *Odds are that nearly all of them will eventually sprout. Full sun is best, though chestnuts will tolerate a good deal of shade. *In either case, the seedlings MUST be watered regularly and frequently, depending on the nature of the soil and evaporation. *Do not let them get dry for the first two growing seasons. *After that they can be left to their own devices assuming they are not subjected to especially arid conditions. The growth rate of American chestnut is, under ideal conditions, nothing short of phenomenal. *A two year old seedling may be two feet tall and after that it may put on three, four or even five feet per year for several years.....once again, under ideal conditions. *We have trees here that are six years old and twelve to fifteen feet tall and 4 inches dbh. And did I mention that they MUST be protected, far beyond what any normal person would think is reasonable, from the ****ing squirrels?* giles *"hardware cloth", quarter inch mesh steel wire is best, and don't neglect to close the top. Have hardware cloth, snips and 4 of these http://www.pcworld.com/article/20102...the_dmz.ht ml Software is geared toward furry critters (keeps them damn hippies out too). Frank Reid |
Your nuts are in the mail
On May 3, 3:10*pm, Giles wrote:
Chestnuts were placed in the tender care of the U.S. postal service this morning. *Should be arriving at their intended new homes in a coupleathree days. Each recipient was sent about twenty seeds, approximately half of which are already sprouted. *They should be planted as soon as is possible. *Plant in 8 inch pots if weather is still on the wintry side or if you wish to delay placing in what will become their permanent homes. *They must, at all costs, be protected from late season frost. They MUST also be COMPLETELY protected from the depradations of squirrels, deer, and other rodents. *Ask anyone who got some last year. COMPLETELY means that there remains absolutely no possibility that squirrels, in particular, can get at them for at least one full year, as the seed is remarkably persistent; it will remain as an irresistible attractant to rodents throughout the first growing season and beyond. American chestnut seeds vaguely resemble a sort of flattened acorn. *A typical burr will contain three seeds aligned in a row. *The two outside seeds will be flattened on one side, the center one on both. Seeds should be planted as they would lie if tossed onto a tabletop, which is to say that they should lie in the soil on one of the flattened faces.....on their sides, as it were. *This will seem like an unnatural act because the root radical actually emerges from the pointed end. *It looks like it ought to be planted with that end down. *But the emerging radical splits into the proto-root and the proto-stem. *Horizontal is the right way. *It should be covered by about an inch of loose rich soil or potting mix and kept well watered.....the soil should remain very moist to the touch. *Treat unsprouted seeds just like those that have already sprouted. Germination rates are very high. *Odds are that nearly all of them will eventually sprout. Full sun is best, though chestnuts will tolerate a good deal of shade. *In either case, the seedlings MUST be watered regularly and frequently, depending on the nature of the soil and evaporation. *Do not let them get dry for the first two growing seasons. *After that they can be left to their own devices assuming they are not subjected to especially arid conditions. The growth rate of American chestnut is, under ideal conditions, nothing short of phenomenal. *A two year old seedling may be two feet tall and after that it may put on three, four or even five feet per year for several years.....once again, under ideal conditions. *We have trees here that are six years old and twelve to fifteen feet tall and 4 inches dbh. And did I mention that they MUST be protected, far beyond what any normal person would think is reasonable, from the ****ing squirrels?* giles *"hardware cloth", quarter inch mesh steel wire is best, and don't neglect to close the top. 'bout how far apart? Frank Reid |
Your nuts are in the mail
On May 4, 8:44*pm, Frank Reid © 2010 wrote:
'bout how far apart? Frank Reid No more than a hundred feet. Chestnuts rely on insect pollinators.....plant them too far apart and you get no seed. 50-60 feet is better. Still allows plenty of room for each individual tree to grow. But keep in mind that not every tree will necessarily survive to adulthood. Tree farmers usually plant more trees closer together and then "thin" (cull) to allow the best specimens to prosper. You've got about twenty seeds coming. Unless you're planning a large grove you should be able to plant relatively close and then thin to final specs. And if you ARE planning a large grove (or a small forest) I can send more seed next year. I can also very likely get my hands on some Chinese chestnuts.....you can start your own hybridizing project. Good luck! giles |
Your nuts are in the mail
On May 4, 8:58*pm, Giles wrote:
On May 4, 8:44*pm, Frank Reid © 2010 wrote: 'bout how far apart? Frank Reid No more than a hundred feet. *Chestnuts rely on insect pollinators.....plant them too far apart and you get no seed. *50-60 feet is better. *Still allows plenty of room for each individual tree to grow. *But keep in mind that not every tree will necessarily survive to adulthood. *Tree farmers usually plant more trees closer together and then "thin" (cull) to allow the best specimens to prosper. *You've got about twenty seeds coming. *Unless you're planning a large grove you should be able to plant relatively close and then thin to final specs. *And if you ARE planning a large grove (or a small forest) I can send more seed next year. *I can also very likely get my hands on some Chinese chestnuts.....you can start your own hybridizing project. Good luck! giles Got my nuts. Will start sticking them in a bunch of 8" pots. THANK YOU! Frank Reid |
Your nuts are in the mail
Frank Reid © 2010 wrote:
On May 4, 8:58 pm, Giles wrote: On May 4, 8:44 pm, Frank Reid © 2010 wrote: 'bout how far apart? Frank Reid No more than a hundred feet. Chestnuts rely on insect pollinators.....plant them too far apart and you get no seed. 50-60 feet is better. Still allows plenty of room for each individual tree to grow. But keep in mind that not every tree will necessarily survive to adulthood. Tree farmers usually plant more trees closer together and then "thin" (cull) to allow the best specimens to prosper. You've got about twenty seeds coming. Unless you're planning a large grove you should be able to plant relatively close and then thin to final specs. And if you ARE planning a large grove (or a small forest) I can send more seed next year. I can also very likely get my hands on some Chinese chestnuts.....you can start your own hybridizing project. Good luck! giles Got my nuts. Will start sticking them in a bunch of 8" pots. THANK YOU! Frank Reid Got mine! Thanks. Russell Who might just make a forest in his backyard. |
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Your nuts are in the mail
On 5/5/2011 5:15 PM, Frank Reid © 2010 wrote:
......... ............ ........... ........... Whew. Read the subject line and thought it was an email from an ex. - JR |
Your nuts are in the mail
On May 9, 9:15*pm, ScovilleUnit wrote:
Giles wrote in news:81e1d21f-560f-4ee5-a73c- : On May 4, 8:44*pm, Frank Reid © 2010 wrote: 'bout how far apart? Frank Reid No more than a hundred feet. *Chestnuts rely on insect pollinators.....plant them too far apart and you get no seed. *50-60 feet is better. *Still allows plenty of room for each individual tree to grow. *But keep in mind that not every tree will necessarily survive to adulthood. *Tree farmers usually plant more trees closer together and then "thin" (cull) to allow the best specimens to prosper. *You've got about twenty seeds coming. *Unless you're planning a large grove you should be able to plant relatively close and then thin to final specs. *And if you ARE planning a large grove (or a small forest) I can send more seed next year. *I can also very likely get my hands on some Chinese chestnuts.....you can start your own hybridizing project. Good luck! giles Moron!!! moron. g. |
Your nuts are in the mail
On May 11, 7:21*pm, Giles wrote:
On May 9, 9:15*pm, ScovilleUnit wrote: Giles wrote in news:81e1d21f-560f-4ee5-a73c- : On May 4, 8:44*pm, Frank Reid © 2010 wrote: 'bout how far apart? Frank Reid No more than a hundred feet. *Chestnuts rely on insect pollinators.....plant them too far apart and you get no seed. *50-60 feet is better. *Still allows plenty of room for each individual tree to grow. *But keep in mind that not every tree will necessarily survive to adulthood. *Tree farmers usually plant more trees closer together and then "thin" (cull) to allow the best specimens to prosper. *You've got about twenty seeds coming. *Unless you're planning a large grove you should be able to plant relatively close and then thin to final specs. *And if you ARE planning a large grove (or a small forest) I can send more seed next year. *I can also very likely get my hands on some Chinese chestnuts.....you can start your own hybridizing project. Good luck! giles Moron!!! moron. g.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Exclamation vs understated moron. You decide. Vote here. Your votes count. Winner will be the center of a Rush Limbaugh, Dick Cheney love triange. Frank Reid Hey, I't Wednesday and I'm at a Vegas conference, drinking free booze, looking at super models manning computer geek booths. Gotta have some kinda fun. By the way, whoever thought putting a clueless super model in a booth in front of a bunch of IT geeks who get woodies thinking about 100 Gb throughput is an idiot. |
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