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.
How to harvest pumpkins. Pumpkins are ready for harvest when their skins start to harden and foliage starts to wilt and die back, here are some handy tests and harvest tips to help you pick your pumpkinswhen they are ripe, ready and at their best for eating or storing.