Indian Chestnut Plant
Castanea indica, or Indian Chestnut, is a hardy tree growing 5-10m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and produces edible nuts with medicinal properties.
Habit
Tree
Height
6 to 8 m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 60%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
10 to 15 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.7 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
30 to 50 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20 to 30 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Antioxidant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 months with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Downy Mildew, Leaf Spot, Fruit Rot
White powdery patches on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves ,Yellow spots on leaves, grayish mold underneath, Brown or black spots on leaves, Soft, decaying fruit
Apply sulfur-based sprays, Insecticidal soap, neem oil, Neem oil, improve air circulation, Prune affected areas, neem oil ,Improve air circulation, remove affected fruit
Fungicides containing sulfur, Imidacloprid-based insecticides ,Fungicides with copper, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with copper