Chinese Chestnut

[oilysang]

Roasted chestnut are sold 200 to 300 baht per kg in yaowara area.......

Furthermore the fruit is all year round, i have been selling steam chestnut regular. My chest plant have been selling very well.

Edited September 1, 2006 by oilysang

[Pond Life]

Could you give us the Thai name for this tree ?

Not interested in comercial value, but sounds like a great idea to have 1 or 2 in the garden.

What about growing conditions, what parts of the country would suit them, hot humid or cool dry.

[oilysang]

Could you give us the Thai name for this tree ?

Not interested in comercial value, but sounds like a great idea to have 1 or 2 in the garden.

What about growing conditions, what parts of the country would suit them, hot humid or cool dry.

The thai call it kau luck.... i suppose it can be plant in thailand cos i have this tree with us for 4 years, the leaves is big.Ths tree is very good for shade.I am in chiang rai.

[Pond Life]

Thanks Oilysang,

I'm in Chiang Mai area, I'll ask around.

How many years before you got nuts from your tree ?

[oilysang]

Thanks Oilysang,

I'm in Chiang Mai area, I'll ask around.

How many years before you got nuts from your tree ?

Its around 4 years but once its start to bear fruit its all year round affair.