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Chestnut — Purton's Pride
Castanea sativa ' Purton's Pride'
Purtons Pride is a mid season variety sometimes called Emerald Gem. Its a great all rounder ; easy to peel, great served whole in a sauce or as an accompaniement to a dish. Suitable to roast
Maturity: Mid season
Chestnut — Spanish Red or Red Spanish
Castanea sativa ' Spanish Red ' / ' Red Spanish'
Sometimes called Wandenberg this mid season variety matures after Buffalo Queen. Trees produce very large nuts however are shy bearing so no pruning is required. Is an easy peel variety which is fantastic in winter soups and puree's.
Chestnut — De Coppi Marone
Castanea sativa ' De Coppi Marone '
De Coppi Marone is a strong growing bell shaped tree which produces smooth textured sweet nuts during mid to late season. Fruit falls freely from the burr, is easy to peel and best roasted.
Maturity: Mid / late season
Chestnut — Buffalo Queen
Castanea sativa ' Buffalo Queen '
Buffalo Queen is a slow open growing tree which fruits early in the season. Nuts fall free from the burr and are easy peeling. Has a large nut size particularly when pruned
Almond — Brandes Jordan
Prunus amygdalus ' Brandes Jordan'
Well known almond variety which prefers hot climates and makes a good windbreak. Produces large to medium sized brown pointed, broad coarse nuts, with a great flavour. Ripens early in the season and is suitable for roasting, cooking and blanching as well as picked fresh and eaten straight from the tree!
Maturity: Approximately early February
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