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.
1 If desired, cut larger water chestnuts in half for easier eating and more pieces. 2  Soak water chestnuts in soy sauce for 15 minutes, stirring a few times to make sure they are fully coated. 3  Remove water chestnuts from soy sauce.4  Wrap 1/2 strip of bacon around each; secure with toothpicks.5  Reserve soy sauce. Soak water chestnuts in soy sauce for 15 minutes, stirring a few times to make sure they are fully coated. 2  Remove water chestnuts from soy sauce. 3  Wrap 1/2 strip of bacon around each; secure with toothpicks.