Fresh Organic Chestnuts

Once a towering presence in eastern forests, the American Chestnut sustained wildlife, rural communities, and ecosystems before a blight nearly wiped it out.

At Caney Fork Farms, we are helping bring this lost tree back by planting over 1,500 chestnuts, a mix of resilient Chinese and American-Chinese crosses. Each nut we harvest represents a step toward restoration and a more resilient southern landscape.

Our certified organic fresh chestnuts are sweet, rich, naturally gluten free, and low in fat. They are perfect for roasting, incorporating into dishes, or milling into flour. Packed with vitamins, fiber, and flavor, they offer a nourishing way to reconnect with a historically significant crop.

Size:

This years harvest includes about 15% small nuts, with the rest a mix of medium, large, and extra large. All sizes share the same sweet, rich flavor that defines our fresh chestnuts.

Pricing:

$11.99 per pound, or $9.99 per pound when you order 10 pounds or more.

Shipping & Local Pickup:

Harvested fresh each week and shipped every Wednesday while in season via UPS ground.  

For local pickup, chestnuts are able to be ordered 1 week in advance and sent to our CSA pickup locations in Carthage, Lebanon, Cookeville, and Nashville.  

Storage:

Store fresh chestnuts in the coldest part of your refrigerator, in a perforated or loosely wrapped bag.  They keep best in cool, humid conditions (around 90–100% humidity). Check occasionally and mist lightly if they begin to dry, but avoid standing water to prevent rot.  Plan for 2-3 weeks of storage in a home refrigerator.