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When are chestnuts in season in Portugal?

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

Are chestnuts in season now in Portugal?

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

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Major production

Seasonal calendar for chestnuts in Portugal

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

In season

OctoberNovember

Partially in season

SeptemberDecember

Out of season

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugust
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season