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.
1 Remove the chestnuts from the oven. 2  Place them into a bowl and cover with a towel for 15 minutes. 3  Allowing them to steam a bit will make them easier to peel. 4  Once the 15 minutes have passed, simply pull on the shell and slip the chestnut out.5  Some will be easier to peel than others. Remove the chestnuts from the oven. 2  Place them into a bowl and cover with a towel for 15 minutes. 3  Allowing them to steam a bit will make them easier to peel. 4  Once the 15 minutes have passed, simply pull on the shell and slip the chestnut out. 5  Some will be easier to peel than others.