Pumpkin Center, Kern County, California. This article is about the unincorporated community in Kern County. For the unincorporated community in Lassen County, see Pumpkin Center, Lassen County, California.
Harvesting Chestnut Trees. After the chestnuts fall from the tree, watch for the spiny burs to split. Donât harvest chestnuts if the burs are still green and closed because the nuts inside will be unripe. Harvest the nuts every couple of days.
Peel your chestnuts and enjoy straight from the shell. HOW TO ENJOY CHESTNUTS. 1  Eat fresh from the oven. 2  Use roasted chestnuts in place of potato at evening meals. 3  Drizzle with a little olive oil + enjoy. 4  Serve with roasted cinnamon pumpkin.