Professional Management

Retired scientist from multinational food company

Sweetness Optimization

Experimentally derived ‘curing’ models enable the ultimate chestnut experience (optimal ripeness = maximum sweetness & moisture content).

Ideal Location

The steep, high elevation, acidic soil of Yancey County’s Blue Ridge Mountains

Ideal Location

The steep, high elevation, acidic soil of Yancey County’s Blue Ridge Mountains

Patented Trees

Patented, blight resistant American/Chinese hybrid (Dunstan)

High-Tech Orchard

Computer controlled irrigation from onsite artesian well water, scientific fertilization schedules, orchard size for efficient daily harvesting

High-Tech Orchard

Computer controlled irrigation from onsite artesian well water, scientific fertilization schedules, orchard size for efficient daily harvesting

Meticulous Maintenance

Weekly mowing with specialty equipment, low spray with Certified Organic Status to be pursued

Selective Harvesting

Hand harvested, with every nut double inspected (pre-refrigeration, pre-ship) and immediately put in humidity controlled (95% RH) cold storage (32.1° F)

Selective Harvesting

Hand harvested, with every nut double inspected (pre-refrigeration, pre-ship) and immediately put in humidity controlled (95% RH) cold storage (32.1° F)
Professional Management Retired scientist from world's 2nd largest food company
Ideal Location Yancey County's Blue Ridge Mountains NW facing slope (20° - 35° slope) 2600' elevation Well drained, acidic soil
Patented Trees Patented, blight resistant American/Chinese hybrid (Dunstan)
Selective Harvesting Hand picked, individually inspected Double filtered well water Rinsing Immediate Cold storage (32° F) Cooler bags separated/rotated