20 UMCA PQK chestnut seedlings (3’–4′) – Orchard starter pack Preorder Fall 2026

20 UMCA PQK chestnut seedlings (3’–4′): build a real chestnut row

This pack of 20 UMCA PQK chestnut seedlings (3’–4′) is built for growers who are ready to move beyond testing and plant a meaningful chestnut row or block. These seedlings come from a pollen‑isolated orchard of three grafted cultivars—Peach, Qing, and Kohr—developed and evaluated by the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry for high production, nut quality, frost avoidance, and disease resistance.​

With 20 trees in the ground, you can see PQK perform as a system—how it handles your site, your management, and your long‑term goals for chestnut production.

Why choose this 20‑tree PQK pack

With 20 UMCA PQK chestnut seedlings, you can:

• Lay out a full orchard row (or two shorter rows) that you can expand on in future seasons.

• Establish a silvopasture alley or field edge planting that delivers real nut yield over time.

• Replace underperforming or unknown‑origin trees with a consistent, research‑backed line.

• Create a core PQK block you can observe, learn from, and use as the anchor for future plantings.

This 20‑tree pack is ideal if you already know you want chestnuts in your system and are ready to commit to a “real” planting, not just a trial corner.

Seedling grade and size

Our 20 UMCA PQK chestnut seedlings (3’–4′) are nursery‑grown at EBB Farms and graded for:

• Strong, healthy root systems for fast establishment.

• Sturdy stems with good caliper for their 3’–4′ size class.

• Field‑ready height, typically 3’–4′ at shipping (depending on season and year).

Seedlings are shipped dormant in the fall so you can plant directly into prepared sites.

If you want even larger trees or in‑person selection, you can also pick up bigger PQK seedlings directly from the farm through our farm‑pickup options.

Planting ideas for your 20 PQK seedlings

Use this 20‑tree bundle to:

• Start a production‑focused orchard row with space reserved for future PQK or companion rows.

• Integrate chestnuts into pasture as a silvopasture strip that adds shade, mast, and future income.

• Create a “chestnut lane” along a driveway, fence line, or field border that also functions as a working orchard.

You can pair this pack with more budget‑friendly seed‑nut plantings around the edges for wildlife and experimentation, keeping PQK as your dependable, performance‑focused core.

Basic planting and care

For best results with 20 UMCA PQK chestnut seedlings (3’–4′):

• Choose deep, well‑drained soil in full sun and avoid sites with saturated root zones or severe frost pockets.

• Space trees to allow for mature canopy size, airflow, and equipment access (with room to thin in the future if you plant tighter).

• Control grass and weeds around each tree during the first several years.

• Protect seedlings from deer and rodent damage with tubes, cages, or fencing as needed.

Each order of 20 UMCA PQK chestnut seedlings includes straightforward planting guidance, and you can lean on the United Chestnuts platform for videos, planning tools, and grower stories as you design and manage your planting.​

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