The main producing areas of Chinese chestnut are Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Hunan, Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Chongqing, Sichuan and other places, mostly in mountainous areas.
Common chestnut varieties are Haifeng, Shi Feng, Yanshan Red Chestnut, Gudui Chestnut, Grafted Chestnut, Shaoyang Tal Chestnut, Double-season Chestnut and Maoli Chestnut.
The month when chestnuts are ripe
Chestnut generally ripens at 9- 10 every autumn. Its flowering period is from April to June, the flowering period is as long as 4 months, and the fruiting period is 8- 10.
When will chestnut be picked and put on the market?
Most chestnuts will be harvested in August-September, and then listed in September. At this time, chestnuts are fresh, taste good, sweet but not greasy.
Are chestnuts available all year round?
Chestnuts are sold all year round. Generally, it can be picked before and after the National Day every year, and then it is refrigerated and sold all year round.
When is the best time to eat chestnut?
Chestnut is best eaten when it comes out in September every year, and autumn is the season when chestnut comes out. The fruit is big, juicy and nutritious.
Listing price of chestnut
The price of chestnut in the market is generally around 10 yuan. When it is listed in large quantities around 10, it has a large output, many varieties and the cheapest price.