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- When is harvest time with the chestnuts?
- Where are chestnuts harvested?
- When are chestnuts ripe?
- How can I prepare and use chestnuts?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
The harvest time of the sweet chestnut begins in September
When is harvest time with the chestnuts?
In autumn and winter is chestnut or chestnuts time. Especially at Christmas markets, these fruits are offered in roasted form. They can also prepare a variety of other species and in some areas of Germany also collect themselves.
Where are chestnuts harvested?
The sweet chestnut, as the sweet chestnut is also called, prefers a mild climate and a warm location. It is mainly located in the south of Europe. In Germany it is mostly found in winegrowing regions, for example in the Palatinate, but also in the Black Forest, in the Taunus or on the Moselle, Saar and Nahe. In colder regions, the harvest quantity drops significantly, even if the sweet chestnut is only sensitive to late frosts.
When are chestnuts ripe?
The maturity of the chestnuts is quite limited. It is usually between the end of September and mid-October. The ripe fruits are not picked, they fall off the tree and have to be "only" picked up. However, they have a lot of competition, because squirrels and wild boars like chestnuts too. By nature, chestnuts are not very long-lasting, but various varieties have produced quite storable varieties.
How can I prepare and use chestnuts?
The preferred preparation for chestnuts is roasting. You can also make a very tasty soup, fill a goose with it or create sweet desserts with it. If you want to preserve a larger crop, then freezing is recommended. The fruits also read but also dry.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
Do not let the ripe chestnuts snap away from squirrels.