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Chestnuts
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) 
 "Until 1904 there were an estimated 4 billion American chestnut trees in eastern forests. Then the deadly fungus struck. The tree virtually disappeared from the American landscape." The goal of this organization "is to restore the American chestnut tree to its native forests through a scientific research and breeding program." The site features history, information about TACF programs, tree identification images, journal articles (most recent issue requires membership), and more. http://www.acf.org Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Plants Last updated Dec 7, 2005 Nuts Fact Sheets: Chestnuts
Collection of essays about growing chestnut trees in the U.S. Includes essays on a history of the introduction of foreign chestnut trees to the U.S. mainly in the 19th century, how to distinguish American chestnut trees from other chestnuts within the original native range, the spread of the chestnut blight fungus in the early 20th century, and growing chestnuts from seeds. From the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. http://www.ct.gov/caes/cwp/view.asp?a=2826&q=378168 Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Plants Last updated Jul 31, 2007 Roast Chestnuts
Simple recipe for this wintertime treat, which is typically sold on the street. Also includes links to other recipes featuring chestnuts, such as marrons glacés, flambéed brandy chestnuts, and chestnut, leek, and mushroom tartlets. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/roastchestnuts_68084.shtml Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds Last updated Dec 8, 2005 Yard & Garden Brief: Chestnuts, Horse Chestnuts, and Ohio Buckeyes
Plant identification information to distinguish American chestnut trees (which produce edible chestnuts) from horse chestnuts and Ohio buckeye trees (which produce non-edible seeds). Includes illustrations and descriptions of leaves, buds, and seeds. From the University of Minnesota Extension Service. http://www.extension.umn.edu/projects/yardandgarden/ygbriefs/h401chestnuts.html Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Plants Last updated Dec 8, 2005 |
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