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MollyD1953 Columbia, TN(Zone 7b) Mar 15, 2007

Hi all,

I was given a couple of chestnuts (edible type nuts) that came directly from the place where
they were grown. I refrigerated them last fall and planted them this January. So far there
is no sign of sprouting (they're in my greenhouse) but when I unpotted them they had not rotted.
They are bigger than when I potted them up in the first place.

Does anyone know how long chestnuts take to sprout?

Thanks!
MollyD

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Mar 16, 2007

They should really have sprouted (at least a root) by now. Doesn't sound too good, but keep them a little longer. Squeeze one gently; if it is soft and oozes nasty-smelling liquid, then it's rotted.

Resin

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MollyD1953 Columbia, TN(Zone 7b) Mar 16, 2007

Thank you Resin,

When I unpotted them to check them out they were still very firm. I'll give them another month and check them again. I was afraid they might be the kind that need to go through two "winters" before they'll sprout.

Cheers!
MollyD

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