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.
HarvestingTo harvest nuts (except chestnuts), knock or shake them from their trees with longwooden, fiberglass, or plastic (PVC) poles. You can knock almonds from the treesusing rubber mallets or poles that are available from farm supply stores.