{"product_id":"red-horse-chestnut","title":"Red Horse Chestnut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ornamental Beauty : Grown for its large clusters of bright red or pink flowers in spring; highly attractive in landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e• Shade Tree : Dense canopy provides excellent shade, making it a popular park or avenue tree.\u003cbr\u003e• Wildlife Friendly : Flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.\u003cbr\u003e• Urban Use : Tolerates pollution and compact soil, making it suitable for urban areas.\u003cbr\u003e• Low Maintenance : Once established, it requires minimal care.\u003cbr\u003eNote : The seeds (conkers) and all parts are toxic if ingested and not for culinary or medicinal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Seed Collection : Harvest in autumn when the spiky husks split open and seeds fall.\u003cbr\u003e• Stratification Required : Seeds need cold stratification to break dormancy. Place seeds in moist sand or peat moss and refrigerate at 4°C (39°F) for 8 to 12 weeks.\u003cbr\u003e• After Stratification : Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep in pots or nursery beds in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Location : Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade.\u003cbr\u003e• Soil : Moist, well-draining, fertile loam is ideal.\u003cbr\u003e• Spacing : Allow at least 20–30 feet between trees due to their large size.\u003cbr\u003e• Watering : Regular watering when young; mature trees are moderately drought-tolerant.\u003cbr\u003e• Fertilizing : Apply balanced organic fertilizer in early spring if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Season : Late summer to autumn (usually September to October).\u003cbr\u003e• Method : Collect fallen husks or manually pick from tree when they begin to split.\u003cbr\u003e• Seed Use : For propagation only – not edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Problems \u0026amp; Solutions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblem : Leaf Blotch    \u003cbr\u003eCause : Fungal disease    \u003cbr\u003eSolution : Remove affected leaves; apply fungicide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblem : Powdery Mildew        \u003cbr\u003eCause :     High humidity    \u003cbr\u003eSolution : Improve air circulation, use fungicide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblem : Canker or Dieback    \u003cbr\u003eCause :     Bacterial\/fungal infection        \u003cbr\u003eSolution : Prune infected branches promptly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblem : Aphids \/ Leaf Miners        \u003cbr\u003eCause :     Insect pests            \u003cbr\u003eSolution : Neem oil or insecticidal soap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblem : Poor Germination            \u003cbr\u003eCause :     No stratification or old seeds        \u003cbr\u003eSolution : Always cold-stratify fresh seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hobbit Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43938175123490,"sku":"HOBFS069RHC","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7155\/8690\/files\/RedHorseChestnut.jpg?v=1751536305","url":"https:\/\/www.thehobbitland.in\/products\/red-horse-chestnut","provider":"The Hobbit Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}