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Chestnut orchard at Valley Chestnuts in Southeast Iowa

FRESH CHESTNUTS FOR CHICAGO

Shipped Direct from our Iowa Orchard 

Looking for fresh chestnuts in Chicago? Valley Chestnuts grows Chinese chestnuts on our family orchard in Southeast Iowa and ships freshly harvested chestnuts directly to customers in the Chicago area and throughout the state of Illinois. In many cases, orders arrive the next day once shipped.

Iowa grown   •   Harvested fresh  •   Shipped directly to you

WHY VALLEY CHESTNUTS?

Chinese chestnuts growing at Valley Chestnuts in Iowa

Grown in Iowa

Our Chinese chestnuts are grown on our family orchard in Southeast Iowa, right here in the Midwest.

Freshly harvested chestnuts from our Iowa orchard

Harvested Fresh

Our chestnuts are harvested, sorted, inspected, and carefully handled to maintain freshness and quality.

Fresh Iowa-grown chestnuts ready for shipping

Shipped Direct to Chicago

Order online and we’ll ship fresh chestnuts directly to customers throughout the Chicago area.

FRESH FROM OUR IOWA ORCHARD

Unlike chestnuts that may have traveled long distances before reaching a grocery store, ours are grown in the Midwest, harvested in season, and carefully handled before shipping. Chicago-area customers can order fresh chestnuts online directly from Valley Chestnuts.

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Bulk & Wholesale Chestnuts for Chicago Area

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We also work with grocers, restaurants, bakeries, and other businesses looking for larger quantities of fresh Midwest-grown chestnuts. If you’re interested in bulk or wholesale availability for the Chicago area, contact us to discuss current quantities and options.

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Contact Us About Bulk Orders

Bag of freshly harvested chestnuts from Valley Chestnuts in Iowa
Fresh chestnuts for holiday roasting and cooking

FRESH CHESTNUTS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Fresh chestnuts and the holidays go hand in hand! They’re perfect for roasting, stuffing, soups, desserts—and even gift-giving.​

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By setting aside part of our harvest in controlled-atmosphere storage, we’re able to keep chestnuts extra fresh until the holidays roll around and ship them to our Chicago-area customers just before Thanksgiving and Christmas.​

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Limited quantities available.

PICK YOUR OWN FRESH CHESTNUTS

Looking for a chestnut orchard or fall day trip? Our Southeast Iowa orchard is about 3½ hours from Chicago, and each harvest season we welcome visitors to gather fresh chestnuts right from the orchard.

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U-Pick is a fun way to experience chestnut harvest firsthand, spend time outdoors, and take home fresh Iowa-grown chestnuts you picked yourself.

Rows of chestnut trees at Valley Chestnuts in Southeast Iowa
Fresh chestnuts with a chestnut knife ready for storing, curing, and cooking

ENJOYING FRESH CHESTNUTS

Learn how to store, cure, and prepare your fresh chestnuts for the best flavor and quality.

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Storing & Curing Chestnuts​​

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Chestnut Recipes

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