Sweet Chestnut Bouche de Bétizac

An early to mid-season French chestnut widely grown in north-west France, Sweet Chestnut Bouche de Bétizac is well adapted to the moist Irish climate. Vigorous, hybrid variety, giving good crops of medium-sized nuts. Fruits at 5-6 years-old. Very disease-resistant. Needs a pollination partner, unless you have a European sweet chestnut nearby. Do not plant in a frost pocket.

Site: Warm, sheltered, but will tolerate some wind
Soil: Deep, fertile, well drained, lime-free soil
Position: Crops best in full sun
Pick: October
Keep: In-shell nuts keep in fridge or cold store for a month
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Needs a pollination partner
Uses: Dessert