I'm starting to get things ready in the Chestnut Indoor Seed-Starting Room. I'll be starting them in late March this year. @lakeeriechestnuts6354 #lakeeriechestnuts
I have 20 raised beds I grow everything in. Each bed is 4'x20'. Each bed has bent pvc hoops over it which I have plastic, fabric, shade cloth depending what I grow. In the fall I place plant chestnut seeds on about 2" spacing. I cover the area with mesh a thick layer of straw. In the spring I remove the straw and mesh. I then place netting over the area to keep critters out. I can grow around 2500 seedlings in this one bed. The soil in these beds is pristine at this point. I rarely weed and the chestnuts flourish. I made my comment because it seems you are adding so many steps to what is a rather simple process. If it works for you then more power to you.
@silverleapers
Жыл бұрын
2L wax paper milk cartons (4"x4"x14") opened fully. Free. 1 seedling each for up to 2-3 years. Also, heavy plastic milk carton crates. $2 each and take 5 seedlings each well. We grew 2000 last year using recycled wax cartons and 1000 more in plastic crates. A crate holds 16 wax cartons for easy movement. 12 crates on a pallet (12x16 seedlings/saplings).
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
Where do you get that many cartons? Our milk comes in Plastic jugs where I'm at. Great re-use for the cartons though!
@silverleapers
Жыл бұрын
@@johnsangl Our family (actually, more correctly, our extended family). We save every one. Fruit juice can also come in similar wax paper cartons, but we drink very little of that stuff. We don't drink "pop"/carbonated sugar water, but maybe they would work for nut tree pots? 2L plastic pop bottles also have heavy duty carrying crates available/manufactured for handling (6 bottle in a crate, or more) and can then be palleted for movement.
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
@@silverleapers Nice job. Good suggestions - thanks.
@larryroberts8607
Жыл бұрын
Thank you John for the tutorial on Chestnut seed starting. This year, I'm starting 70 seeds outside in a fence in rootmakers . Hopefully, your one suggestion of growing will reduce some issues. Thanks again John!
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
Good luck with your growing this Spring!
@larryroberts8607
Жыл бұрын
Thank you John! I appreciate your tutorial of Chestnut seed starting. This year I am starting 70 seeds outside in fence in rootmakers. Hope to have fewer issues. Thank you again.
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@larryroberts8607
Жыл бұрын
Hey John! Thanks for your tutorial thats been used successfully over the years. This year, I'm growing the Chestnuts outside in enclosed fence rootmakers cells. Hopefully, the damping off issues will be less. Thanks!
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
Frustratingly, I still had some damping-off issues when I direct-seeded into my garden boxes last year. Most of them recovered and made for strong seedlings by the end of the Summer though. Best of luck & update me on your success with the outdoor Rootmakers later this year!
@sandych33ks1
Жыл бұрын
Wow you have really gone the extra mile to be successful.. Great video and thank you..
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching & commenting!
@ethanraw1132
Жыл бұрын
Always good to check in on you Man love the channel!
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ethan. Hope things are going well for you.
@brianhenry4404
Жыл бұрын
First year using the conetainers, I am trying to start some paw paw trees to add to my chestnut orchard. Gonna try chestnuts in them also, I like how the tap root can grow straight down without restriction. Thanks for the tip on up sizing the pot! Great info on your channel!
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
Love the conetainers! Can start a TON of plants in a small space!
@bf6538
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos, very informativ.
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! You're welcome!
@jlc904ubc
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Great info!
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching & commenting!
@terrypatrick3406
Жыл бұрын
great information , thank you
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching & commenting Terry!
@keyboard_g
Жыл бұрын
I recently started using the led panels and have had good luck, but they are expensive so I got 2. Also, I have been putting a slow oscillating fan across the grow room a few hours a day, just so the air isn't stagnate and helps the plants be a little stronger in their stems. Slow slow, just enough so they wiggle like a light breeze. Might be worth experimenting with. Thanks for the updates!
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
I've used the oscillating fan before - you have to really make sure your plants don't dry out if you use it though! I do like that it can make the stems sturdier & prepare for outdoor winds. Got a link to the LED panels you bought?
@keyboard_g
Жыл бұрын
The ones I got were Spider Farmer SF1000 on Amazon.
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
@@keyboard_g Thanks - I'll check them out!
@edwardpropst6049
Жыл бұрын
We stratify in plastic shoe boxes in the fridge (30 to 40 seeds). After they sprout they are planted indoors with 12 seeds to a shoe box until they are about 8 to 12 inches tall. Gently move again (one seed each) to McDonalds cups where they stay until warm enough and are moved outside for a year. I use led grow lights. We can fit 6 cups in a 5 gallon pickle bucket (dumpster diving behind a Deli) to make them easy to move. After a year I replant in 16 inch long sections of plastic sewer pipe (4 to a gallon bucket) and they can stay there for 2 to 4 years. Can move buckets to best light area and to protected area in winter. We have even started single trees in a 5 gallon bucket (holes drilled in side for air pruning) that are approaching 5 years old and 7 feet tall. Everyone is in tree tube. (Don't forget to cut off nut at appropriate time before moving outside or squirrels will clean you out) The principle reason for keeping them in yard is so I can keep them watered and transplant into the ground where and when needed and protected from deer.
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
Great use of recycled products! For sure you need to prune the seed off after a couple months or else critters can uproot your trees. I do love growing them in the backyard - the ease of watering & weeding is a lot easier than commuting out to the farm to do that!
@daveroth1696
Жыл бұрын
I use the 4x9" tree pots from Stuewie & sons and never have issues getting seedlings out and reusing the pots.
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
Is this the TP49? Would be great if I had your real-world experience. I'd definitely consider buying them if you can confirm this is the one you have. stuewe.com/product/4-x-9-5-short-one-mini-treepot/
@daveroth1696
Жыл бұрын
@@johnsangl that's it!
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
@@daveroth1696 Great - Thanks!
@benpeterson40
Жыл бұрын
I have some European chestnuts in 5 gallon buckets in the ground. Will need to take a look at their progress this weekend. I always appreciate your videos!
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
Good luck! Thanks for watching & commenting!
@christinaluthy
8 ай бұрын
What time of year are you growing the chestnuts indoors? I want to start them indoors and didn't know when I could start growing them under grow lights in my basement.
@johnsangl
8 ай бұрын
I can’t plant mine outdoors until after mid-May. I usually start my seeds April 1st. Any earlier and the trees become large and much harder to keep happy indoors.
@khoinguyenusa2087
Жыл бұрын
the piece of hat you use to protect the tree from being eaten by deer. what is it called and where can i buy it . and do you sell seedlings? Thank you very much for your reply
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
Tree Pro tubes? www.treepro.com/miracle-tube-tree-shelters. I sell seedlings locally.
@khoinguyenusa2087
Жыл бұрын
Thanks you
@khoinguyenusa2087
Жыл бұрын
I need 150 seedlings 1 year old how much for that
@khoinguyenusa2087
Жыл бұрын
What’s your state?
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
@@khoinguyenusa2087 Do you live in the US? Are you close to Northwestern Pennsylvania?
@robertjeffreys9636
Жыл бұрын
Can you zip tie the split container to reuse ?
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
I guess I could - but that would take a lot of time - I'd prefer a container that doesn't require me to split it in the first place.
@dansmith2966
Жыл бұрын
John, whats your opinion of putting sprouted chestnuts in the biodegradable gro bags ? We can stand about 25 of them in Dollar store totes
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
I've never used the biodegradable gro bags, but I'm sure they'll do well - I do have some concerns on whether the roots will truly penetrate thru the gro-bags without circling and having some degree root-bound problems.
@Qingeaton
Жыл бұрын
Do you have to put the indoor grown seedlings in some semi shaded / wind restricted spots when you transition them to out doors?
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I discuss this in the this video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/wIytzX2gbYGYpW0
@rodneybailey3563
Жыл бұрын
I started 40 seed from a local grower. They started roots but are getting mold. Any suggestions I really want to save them.
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
If they sprouted but are getting mold, I'd plant them right now. I don't think bleach would be good for the roots.
@sandych33ks1
Жыл бұрын
When will the Ching chestnut trees be available to purchase ? Are you accepting early orders ?
@johnsangl
Жыл бұрын
I will only have enough to sell locally this Spring. Are you anywhere near Northwestern Pennsylvania?
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