Chestnuts

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chestnuts

Iowa has over 68 farms producing chestnuts on over 300 acres.

Selection tips

Ripened chestnuts (with a split open burr) should be harvested immediately.  Chestnuts should have shiny, glossy, firm shells with no cracks or holes. It should feel heavy for its size

Storage tips

Chestnuts should be refrigerated in a mesh, perforated plastic, or paper bag. Unshelled nuts will keep up to 3 weeks.  Shelled chestnuts should be refrigerated and used within 3-4 days. Chestnuts can be frozen for up to 6 months

ISU Extension and Outreach
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Members who process, produce, or sell the selected ingredient

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Ridge Road Farms LLC
Sperry, IA
Agritourism, Greenhouse/Nursery, Flowers, Orchard, Farmers Markets, Food Hubs
Whippoorwill Creek Farm, llc
Lovilia, IA
Agritourism, Supporting Organizations, Farms/Growers, Farm Store, Restaurants
Downtown Farmers' Market
Des Moines , IA
Farmers Markets
Walker Homestead Farm & Winery, INC
Iowa City, IA
Agritourism, Flowers, Restaurants, Wineries
Edge of the Woods Raspberry Farm, LLC
Indianola, IA
Agritourism, Farms/Growers, Farm Store
Farm Table Delivery
Harlan, IA
Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs), Farmers Markets, Farms/Growers, Food Hubs
t a s t e .
Osage, IA
Bakeries, Food Hubs, Restaurants
Field to Family
Iowa City, IA
Food Hubs

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