Red Fern Farm Selected Chestnut Seeds (2/3 'Mother' and 'Up and Coming' which are mostly Chinese genetics, and 1/3 'Badgersett' derived which have more American genetics) September Perennial plants that create tubers

Perennial plants that create tubers in temperate regions tend to store carbohydrates in the form of inulin because this compound is able to withstand freezing as opposed to the simple carbohydrates in crops like potatoes

chestnuts gain a lot of tannins and are less palatable to rodents

It can even handle some temporary seasonal flooding

These edible flowers eventually turn into enjoyable seed pods that are a welcome addition to any salad or pickled product (they can even be brined and used like capers

high productivity

Red Fern Farm Selected Chestnut Seeds (2/3 'Mother' and 'Up and Coming' which are mostly Chinese genetics, and 1/3 'Badgersett' derived which have more American genetics) September Perennial plants that create tubersNote on chestnut genetics: When we are talking about Chinese and American chestnut genetics, the broad strokes of what you need to understand is that Chinese chestnut genetics convey blight resistance, and American chestnut genetics convey cold hardiness. Without Chinese genetics, pure American chestnut will die to the ground because of chestnut blight. Without American genetics, pure Chinese chestnut can die to the ground in extreme cold weather