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When are chestnuts in season in Italy?

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

Are chestnuts in season now in Italy?

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.

JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJulyJulAugust — Partial / shoulder seasonAugSeptember — Peak seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Partial / shoulder seasonDec🌰✓

Country season

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Major production

Seasonal calendar for chestnuts in Italy

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

In season

SeptemberOctoberNovember

Partially in season

AugustDecember

Out of season

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJuly
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season