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.
Harvesting and Handling Chestnuts. Post harvest handling of chestnuts affects nut quality. Chestnuts are consumed in a high moisture and low oil state. In this state chestnuts are susceptible to going bad. Freshly fallen chestnuts are about 50% water (we can call this their wet state).