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When are chestnuts in season in Japan?

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

Are chestnuts in season now in Japan?

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 seasonNovDecemberDec🌰✓

Country season

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Major production

Seasonal calendar for chestnuts in Japan

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

In season

SeptemberOctoberNovember

Partially in season

August

Out of season

DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJuly
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season