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When are chestnuts in season in China?

Chestnuts are in season in China from August to November. Peak season runs from September to November.

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.

Fruit

Peak season: Chestnut

in China during September

Order:
Fagales
Family:
Fagaceae
Genus:
Castanea
Scientific name:
Castanea sativa
JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJulyJulAugust — Partial / shoulder seasonAugSeptember — Peak seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecemberDec🌰

Country season

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Grown commercially at national scale in China, one of the world's leading producers.

Major production

Seasonal periods

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

In season

September – November

Partially in season

August
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season