This is a French chestnut variety that was bread in 1962 by INRA (National Institute of Agronomic Research). It is a controlled hybrid between Castanea sativa and Castanea crenata. Growth is upright, fast. Fertile, slightly acidic soils without limestone are suitable. It takes about 4-5 years from planting the saplings to start bearing fruit. The size of the nuts is large and the colour is light chestnut brown. The variety Bouche de Bétizac is pollen sterile and needs a pollinator for better yields. The following varieties Belle Epine, Marron de Goujounac, Maraval and Marigoule can be used as pollinators. The variety is resistant to blight and cancer. It is suitable for plantation up to 400 m above sea level.
Overview:
Hight and growth |
Medium size 8 m |
Tree form and crown |
Upright straight with rounded crown |
Flowering |
June/July |
Self-fertile |
Pollen sterile, it needs a pollinator |
Fruiting |
Harvest starts after 4-5th year |
Fruit |
Large – 40 gr up |
Shell & pericarp |
Easy to peel, light brown |
Kernel |
Sweet and aromatic, with a good taste |
Harvest |
Early September |
Winter hardiness |
Resistant to low winter temperatures down to -21°C |
Frost susceptibility |
Sensitive to spring frosts |
Disease resistance |
Particularly resistant to chestnut blight |
Spacing |
6-15m |
Storage |
Shelled nuts will keep well in the refrigerator or freezer for one month |
Soil requirements |
Deep, fertile, well-drained soil without limestone |
Site requirements |
Sunny, wide open side
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