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When are chestnuts in season in Switzerland?

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

Are chestnuts in season now in Switzerland?

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

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Some commercial growing in Switzerland, regional or niche.

Limited production

Seasonal calendar for chestnuts in Switzerland

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

In season

SeptemberOctoberNovember

Partially in season

AugustDecember

Out of season

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJuly
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season