| Common name | Chestnut (Horse) or Horse-chestnut |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Aesculus hippocastanum |
| Storage characteristics | Recalcitrantb |
| Storage moisture content and temperature | Store moist @ 4°C |
| Dormancy characteristics | - |
| Pretreatment method | - |
| Efficacy of pretreatment / remarks | - |
| Approximate date to initiate artificial pre-treatment (for 1 March sowing) | - |
Footnotes
Storage characteristics
Recalcitrant - seeds that cannot be dried or frozen and are therefore short-lived.
b Maximum advisable storage c. 18-24 weeks in non-drying conditions @ 0°C
Practice Guide
Raising Trees and Shrubs from Seed (PDF-648K)
Forestry Commission Practice Guide 18.
