Category: Nuts

Adequate pollination of a pecan tree is critical for the yield and kernel quality of the nut. Most fruit trees have flowers that are considered complete, with each flower having a pistil (female) and stamen (male) reproductive structures. What is the difference between male and female pecan trees? Pecan trees are monoecious. This means that […]

Walnuts and pecans are certainly related, both belong to the botanical family, Juglandaceae; and to the sub-family, Juglandoideae; and even to the ‘tribe’ Juglandeae. But beyond that they are categorised into different sub-tribes, pecans being Caryinae; and walnuts being Juglandinae. Are walnuts and pecans closely related? The pecan is in the walnut botanical family along […]

Tree Nut Families Tree nuts from the same family often cause cross-reactivity between each other. People who are allergic to walnut are more likely to be allergic to pecan because they come from the same tree nut family. And people who can tolerate walnut are more likely to tolerate pecan. Can you be allergic to […]

No, you cannot eat the green nuts that fall off prematurely from the trees as they’ve still not ripened. Only those nuts that ripen fully by Fall (and hence ready to harvest) are worth eating as they have the rich invigorating flavor you normally associate with nuts. Can you eat pecan nuts straight from the […]

‘Desirable’, ‘Pawnee’ and ‘Stuart’ are some of the most common pecan varieties grown in Georgia, valued for their excellent yield and nut quality. Of the three cultivars, growers have shown a preference for ‘Desirable’, which has now become the most susceptible variety to pecan scab. What is the best tasting pecans? The Elliot variety is […]

Trees will begin producing a few nuts three to four years after planting. Significant production can be achieved in six to eight years. Good production will begin the ninth or tenth year. Trees can be productive for a 100 years or longer. How many pecans do you get from one tree? Pecan Tree Harvesting: Technology […]

Draughn said pecan kernels should be a golden color to a light brown. “Dark kernels show that the kernels are old or have been stored improperly,” he said. “Shelled pecans are good for about three months at room temperature. They will keep about two years frozen. What color is pecan brown? The hexadecimal color code […]

For pecan trees to bare nuts you will need two or more different cultivars, as they require cross pollination for maximum productivity. Pecan trees do not bear fruit until they are between the ages of four and 12 years old and that is determined by the cultivar. How can you tell the difference between a […]

First, they were not “Mammoth.” On the contrary; they were the size of regular pecans that one can buy in any local store. None of them were longer then 1 inch; some were not even an inch long. Second, they were not plump; they were a little dry. What are mammoth pecans? Known as a […]

‘Desirable’ is a well-known cultivar which sets the standard for quality in the Southeast. Large, well-filled nuts produce excellent kernels and bring top price on the market. It is an excellent sheller producing many mammoth halves. What is the most desirable pecan? Number one Desirable, the desirable is still a heavily planted pecan tree and […]

The pecan is the only commercially grown nut in Texas and is native to most of the state’s river valleys. The tree, one of the most widely distributed trees in the state, is native to 152 counties and is grown commercially in some thirty additional counties. It is also widely used as a dual-purpose yard […]

In 1772, Long Island, New York, became the location where the first pecan trees were planted in the United States. In 1775, George Washington planted pecan trees and so did Thomas Jefferson in 1779. By the end of the 1700s, pecans became increasingly popular, and therefore their economic potential was realized. Where did pecans come […]

The Kirkland Signature Praline Pecans are sweet, nutty, buttery and addictive! The pecans are large and coated in a sweet brown sugar and butter candy coating. I found that the flavor of the pecans was masked just slightly by the sweetness of the coating, but that didn’t mean I enjoyed the pecans any less. Are […]

Should Green Pecans be Picked Up? Yes, all pecans should be picked up, even if there is no intent to sell or utilize them. Green pecans left on the ground can attract pests and make sorting more difficult if good, fully ripened nuts fall later. Will pecans still ripen off the tree? Like you, owners […]