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FruitSouth Korea

When are chestnuts in season in South Korea?

Chestnuts are in season in South Korea from August to November. Peak season runs from September to October.

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 South Korea during September

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

Country season

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Major production

Seasonal periods

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

In season

September – October

Partially in season

AugustNovember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season