How to Harvest and Store Chestnuts

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"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire ..." and visions of the chestnut tree on the village green may evoke warm memories, even if you've never tried a roasted chestnut or seen a village green. Here's how you can enjoy the fall harvest of chestnuts from a tree near you.

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  Pick when the nuts fall to the ground, beginning in September.
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  Remove nuts from hulls and spread to dry in the sun for 1 to 2 days. In very hot climates, dry chestnuts in the shade.
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  Store in a cool, dry place for several months.

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Ozlem Sep 04, 2011
it is about time to start competing with squirrels...
tclavet Aug 07, 2007
Thank you soo much for your help.We will have to get them before the squirels do . Terry Clavet
tclavet Aug 07, 2007
Thank you soo much for your help.We will have to get them before the squirels do . Terry Clavet

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