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When are chestnuts in season in Belgium?

Chestnuts are in season in Belgium from September to December. Peak season runs from October to November.

Shoulder season: Chestnut

in Belgium during September

Order:
Fagales
Family:
Fagaceae
Genus:
Castanea
Scientific name:
Castanea sativa

This produce has a mild, distinctive flavour and often features in savoury dishes. Depending on the variety, enjoy it fresh or add it to cooked recipes.

JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJulyJulAugustAugSeptember — Partial / shoulder seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Partial / shoulder seasonDec🌰

Country season

Belgium — Northern Hemisphere. In September, the meteorological season is autumn.

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Grown commercially in Belgium on a solid, well-established scale.

Common production

Seasonal periods

Peak-season periods per year in Belgium for chestnuts: one.

In season

October – November

Partially in season

SeptemberDecember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season