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When are chestnuts in season in Ireland?

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

Are chestnuts in season now in Ireland?

In November, chestnuts are in peak season.

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

Ireland — Northern Hemisphere. In November, the meteorological season is autumn.

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

No commercial growing on record in Ireland, but the local climate allows it in gardens and smallholdings.

Personal growing

Seasonal calendar for chestnuts in Ireland

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

In season

OctoberNovember

Partially in season

SeptemberDecember

Out of season

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugust
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season