We still have SMALL culinary chestnuts available. We are SOLD OUT of Medium and Large culinary chestnuts for 2024.

We are taking Pre-Orders for Fresh-Peeled chestnuts, Dry Peeled chestnuts, and Chestnut Flour. Fresh-Peeled chestnuts will start shipping in mid-November. Dry chestnuts and Flour will ship when available, probably starting in early December.

We are still taking orders for chestnut seeds and chestnut trees. Chestnut seeds will be shipped in November. Chestnut seedlings can be shipped from September through May in whatever month you select. DO NOT ORDER CHESTNUT SEEDS FOR EATING: THEY ARE MORE EXPENSIVE AND WILL NOT BE SHIPPED UNTIL NOVEMBER

 Check here, our Facebook page, or our phone message for updates.

About Us

Route 9 Cooperative was formed in 2010 by the owners of five chestnut orchards in eastern Ohio, located on land once occupied by native American chestnut trees. Our member chestnut orchards cover over 100 acres and have been supplying their customers with fresh culinary chestnuts for many years.

The need for a larger packing facility and unified marketing led to the creation of the co-op. Prior to the co-op, Greg Miller had produced and sold chestnuts and chestnut trees under his farm, Empire Chestnut Company.

The co-op now markets the chestnuts and trees grown by Empire Chestnut Company. Greg Miller serves as president of Route 9 Cooperative and remains an active chestnut farmer. See our more detailed story under history.

Our Culinary Chestnuts

Over the years, we have grown several species of chestnuts and their interspecific hybrids. We found that the Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima) is the best in terms of its sweet flavor, ease of peeling, and adaptation to our growing conditions. We continually plant new trees and remove inferior trees. In the process, we evaluate new germplasm and constantly improve the genetic quality of the chestnuts and nursery stock that we sell.

We sell three sizes of chestnuts:

  • Small (60-75 per lb; good for snacking)
  • Medium (48-53 per lb; good for roasting)
  • Large (34-39 per lb; good for cooking)

All sizes have the same quality and flavor. They are carefully cleaned and graded to ensure more than 95% sound chestnuts at shipping time.

Fresh chestnuts are available only during October and November.

When you receive your chestnuts be sure to refrigerate them right away. Otherwise, they can become moldy. Be sure to read our pages on storage and preparation of chestnuts.

What’s New

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The 2024 harvest has finished! Thank you chestnut pickers for all your hard work!
For a limited time we will have fresh chestnuts available from our warehouse, and for all you hunters out there, we have deer chestnuts. Stop in Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, or send a message if you want to arrange another time to pick stuff up. Thanks!
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3 weeks ago
The 2024 harvest has finished! Thank you chestnut pickers for all your hard work! 
For a limited time we will have fresh chestnuts available from our warehouse, and for all you hunters out there, we have deer chestnuts. Stop in Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, or send a message if you want to arrange another time to pick stuff up. Thanks!

Attention Online Customers: We are working on harvesting, processing, and shipping your chestnuts as quickly as possible. We have a lot of orders, so thank you for your patience! See MoreSee Less

1 month ago
Attention Online Customers: We are working on harvesting, processing, and shipping your chestnuts as quickly as possible. We have a lot of orders, so thank you for your patience!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

7 CommentsComment on Facebook

October First orders asap at what time will be available for delivery? 🚚 Thank you!

Thank you!I received mine!

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Attention U-Pickers: We are closed for picking. Thank you for a good season!
Our online store is still open, or contact us by email if you want to come buy pre-picked chestnuts from our warehouse.
We will provide more updates if more pre-picked chestnuts become available.
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1 month ago
Attention U-Pickers: We are closed for picking. Thank you for a good season! 
Our online store is still open, or contact us by email if you want to come buy pre-picked chestnuts from our warehouse.
We will provide more updates if more pre-picked chestnuts become available.

4 CommentsComment on Facebook

My group have been buying hundreds pounds of chestnuts from this farm for years. They are fabulous😋! I am crazy about chestnuts since I was young. I eat them as food. These are the best chestnuts I can find in the US. If you have shopped around, you would know what I mean.

It was a great and delicious picking

LAST CHANCE FOR U-PICK: We will be open this weekend, Oct 12-13, from 9am-5pm each day, for U-Pick chestnuts. This is probably the last weekend to pick, so please come now! Also, we will offer some really good deals on pre-picked Small chestnuts. Remember, Small chestnuts are extra sweet and delicious. 😊🌰 Hope to see you this weekend!
Ferguson Premium Meats LLC will be selling local meats in our parking lot on Sunday from 9am-12pm.
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1 month ago
LAST CHANCE FOR U-PICK: We will be open this weekend, Oct 12-13, from 9am-5pm each day, for U-Pick chestnuts. This is probably the last weekend to pick, so please come now! Also, we will offer some really good deals on pre-picked Small chestnuts. Remember, Small chestnuts are extra sweet and delicious. 😊🌰 Hope to see you this weekend!
Ferguson Premium Meats LLC will be selling local meats in our parking lot on Sunday from 9am-12pm.Image attachmentImage attachment

3 CommentsComment on Facebook

If this weekend is still open for U-pick up ?

Can I order online?

What does it cost to pick chestnuts? Thank you!

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