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New York farmer works to restore the American Chestnut Tree along the Appalachian trail

Posted on June 24, 2019November 13, 2019
Credit: Twisted Tree Farm

Today’s guest is Akiva Silver from Twisted Tree Farm, a 20-acre homestead and nursery tucked back in the hills of Spencer, NY. He shares his passion for chestnuts and chestnut tree farming.

016: Twisted Tree Farm_Akiva Silver

Akiva Silver shares his passion for growing chestnut trees in addition to everything you want to know about chestnuts. 

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In today’s episode, Akiva and I discuss:

  • the history of the chestnut tree in the United States and other countries and what is unique about American chestnuts compared with those from Asia and Europe
  • the difference in taste, texture and cooking properties between various types of chestnuts and chestnut flower from different locations over time
  • the nutritional content of chestnuts vs. other nuts
  • why he refers to the chestnut tree as the bread tree
  • …and much more

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