2 Lb - Fresh Chinese Chestnuts Fall 2024

Description: You will get TWO pounds of freshly harvested Chinese sweet chestnuts! Chestnuts have been a staple food in various cultures for centuries. They can be roasted, boiled, or used as an ingredient in various dishes, including stuffing, soups, and desserts. Unlike many other nuts, chestnuts are relatively low in fat and calories and are a good source of complex carbohydrates, making them a unique addition to a balanced diet. These chestnut seeds can also be used to grow new chestnut trees. To do this, you would typically need to plant the seeds in the right conditions and wait for them to germinate and grow into seedlings, which can later be transplanted to their permanent location. Remember that chestnuts have a relatively short shelf life, even when properly stored. So, it's best to use them as soon as possible for the best taste and texture. Additionally, storing chestnuts in a cool, dark place can help extend their freshness, but they should not be left at room temperature for an extended period. The simplest rule for storing fresh chestnuts is: keep them moist and refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE them unless they have been cooked or dried. At harvest, chestnuts are 50% water, the shells are shiny, and the kernels are firm and crispy. In this condition, chestnuts are alive and have a natural ability to ward off fungi that cause mold. A good way to store fresh chestnuts is in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator. They will keep like this for 3 months. High moisture chestnuts (firm to squeeze with shiny shells) sometimes develop surface mold on the shells that looks and smells bad but does not hurt the kernels inside. Such surface moldy chestnuts can be washed with dilute bleach or simply wiped off. Don’t discard surface moldy chestnuts without checking the kernels inside. Because chestnuts are perishable and the post office is closed on weekends, I only mail chestnuts on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. I will begin the first shipping on Monday, October 7, 2024. No return accepted! Please let me know if you have any problems. NO international shipping please!!! Thank you!

Price: 29.95 USD

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-30T15:00:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD