Monticello, Georgia
BroCo Farms
Georgia-grown chestnuts from our orchard to your table.
Harvest status
To everyone who tried to order this year: we're sorry.
Our 2026 pre-orders reserved every chestnut we grew this season, including our late-season crop. That meant a lot of you reached out this fall and were told we had nothing left. We hate turning folks away, and we're sorry if you were one of them.
Thank you for your patience and for wanting Georgia-grown chestnuts. To make sure you're not left out next year, join the 2027 list now. When 2027 pre-orders open, people on the list hear about it first.
The BroCo Farms family
Rooted in Georgia. Built on quality.
BroCo Farms is a family chestnut farm in Monticello, Georgia. We grow chestnuts with care and focus on clean, fresh harvests for customers across Georgia and the Southeast.
Our goal is simple: grow good chestnuts, treat buyers right, and make ordering easy when harvest season arrives.
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Farm grownRaised and cared for in our own orchard.
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Fresh harvestPicked and sorted during harvest season.
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Two harvestsEarly-season and late-season trees stretch our harvest across the fall.
Picked this fall
Fresh from our 2026 harvest. This whole crop went to pre-order customers, so join the 2027 list if you want some of next year's.
How the 2027 season will work
This year our crop was spoken for before harvest even started. Here's how to make sure you get chestnuts next fall.
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Now
Join the 2027 list
Send us your name, contact info and roughly how much you'd like. It takes a minute.
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Before harvest
Pre-orders open
People on the list get the first chance to reserve, before we announce it anywhere else.
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Early fall
Early-season harvest
Our early trees drop first. Early pre-orders are filled from this crop.
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Mid to late fall
Late-season harvest
The late-season crop follows. Anything not reserved is offered to the list.
Exact dates depend on the weather and the trees. In Georgia, chestnuts usually fall from September into October. We'll email list members with real dates as harvest gets close.
Join the 2027 list
Fill this out and we'll save your spot. When 2027 pre-orders open, we'll contact you before anyone else. Families, markets, restaurants and bulk buyers are all welcome.
Joining the list is free and doesn't commit you to buy anything.
Keeping and cooking fresh chestnuts
Fresh chestnuts aren't like pecans or walnuts. They're full of moisture, more like fresh produce, so they need a little care once you get them home.
Keep them cold
Store chestnuts in the refrigerator as soon as you get home, in a paper bag or a plastic bag with a few holes poked in it. Left on the counter, they dry out quickly.
They taste best within the first couple of weeks.
Score before cooking
Cut a small X in the flat side of each shell, or poke a hole in it, before roasting or boiling. Without that, steam builds up inside and the nut can burst.
Roast them
Spread scored chestnuts on a baking sheet and roast in a hot oven until the shells curl back at the cut and the inside is tender. Wrap them in a towel for a few minutes, then peel while they're still warm. The thin inner skin comes off easier that way.
Save some for later
Cooked and peeled chestnuts keep in a sealed jar in the fridge for a month or two, or in the freezer for up to a year. They're great in stuffing, soups and baking.
Buying for a market, store, restaurant or distributor?
Send us your expected order size and timing. Wholesale buyers who reach out early get planned into our 2027 harvest before pre-orders fill up.
Request wholesale info- Farmers marketsFresh fall stock for your stand
- Grocers and shopsLocal Georgia product
- RestaurantsSeasonal menus and holiday dishes
- DistributorsBulk orders by arrangement
Questions we get a lot
Why were you sold out this year?
Pre-orders reserved our entire 2026 crop, including the late-season harvest, before we had anything left to sell to new customers. The best way to avoid missing out in 2027 is to join the list now.
When will 2027 chestnuts be ready?
In Georgia, chestnuts usually fall from September into October. Our early-season trees come in first and the late-season trees follow. Exact timing depends on the weather, so we'll email list members with real dates as harvest gets close.
How do I make sure I get chestnuts next year?
Join the 2027 list. When pre-orders open, people on the list hear about it first, before we post it anywhere else. Pre-orders filled up fast this year, so it pays to be early.
Does joining the list mean I have to buy?
No. The list just makes sure you hear from us first. You decide whether to place a pre-order when they open.
What's the difference between early and late season?
We grow trees that ripen at different times, so our harvest comes in two waves across the fall. If you need chestnuts by a certain date, such as for Thanksgiving or a holiday menu, mention it when you join the list.
Do you sell wholesale?
Yes. We work with markets, stores, restaurants and distributors. Send us your expected order size and timing and we'll plan you in for 2027.
How should I store chestnuts once I get them?
Keep them in the refrigerator in a paper bag or a bag with air holes. Fresh chestnuts are perishable, so don't leave them on the counter. See keeping and cooking fresh chestnuts for more.
Get in touch
Questions about the 2027 season, wholesale, or anything else? Email us and we'll get back to you.
Join the 2027 list- Emailinfo@brocofarms.com
- LocationMonticello, Georgia