Category: Nuts

In general, Pecan shells are not poisonous, and they do more good than bad to the human body. They are also useful for different purposes. The next time you would be eating fresh inshell pecan nuts, bear in mind how vital and effective the shells are too; they are not just wastes. Can eating too […]

Certain nuts, like walnuts, pecans, almonds and Brazil nuts, are a great source of tryptophan which is needed to make melatonin, the hormone that sets your sleep-wake cycles. Almonds especially are rich in minerals needed for that good quality sleep we all love. Can I eat pecans before bed? Bedtime Snack These foods below will […]

Pecans have a sweet nutty and buttery flavor. The flavor is quite unique and scrumptious due to the high oil content in the pecans. The crisp and crunchy texture of the nut along with its healthy benefits makes it a perfect snack. Why are pecans so nice? Raw pecans pack a 1-2-3 punch of protein, […]

Pecans require at least 3 feet of well-drained soil, so rocky areas with thin soil don’t work. These trees are best able to take up critical nutrients from soil that has a pH level of 6-7. Pecans must be cross-pollinated (usually by the wind) to reproduce well. How long does it take to grow a […]

These foods below will help you maximize your sleep. Try eating them at dinner or as an evening snack. Almonds, Pecans, & Walnuts – They contain Melatonin, which is a hormone that regulates sleep cycles. What nuts make sleepy? Nuts. Nuts like almonds, walnuts9, pistachios, and cashews are often considered to be a good food […]

Nuts, Nuts, and More Nuts Lower A1c and Cardiovascular Disease. New study shows that nut intake may improve glycemic control and reduce risk of cardiovascular disease in people who have type 2 diabetes. What kind of nuts are good to lower your A1C? The authors found that incorporating almonds into the diet helped control blood […]

HOW TO ACTIVATE NUTS Dissolve salt in enough water to cover the number of nuts/seeds you are activating. In a large bowl place your nut or seed of choice. Cover with the salt water solution. Soak for the required number of hours. Strain and rinse the nuts. Spread over a dehydrator rack, or baking tray. […]

The only major tree nut that grows naturally in North America, the pecan is considered one of the most valuable North American nut species. The name “pecan” is a Native American word of Algonquin origin that was used to describe “all nuts requiring a stone to crack.” What is a fact about the pecan tree? […]

Scrape off any leftover green spots. Let them sit in a warm, well-ventilated area so the pecans can dry out. In about a week, they will turn brown and be ready to eat. They won’t taste as good as a pecan that matured while still on the tree, but you may be able to get […]

These pecans have been cracked and blown leaving only a small amount of shell. We will fill your order with the best paper shells we have in stock at the time. Once we receive your order we will crack and shell your order, removing approx. 90% of the hulls. How much does it cost to […]

Wichita is the most productive pecan grown in Texas and is ideally adapted to central and west Texas. Although it has serious scab problems in the humid areas and freeze problems in the far north, the tree is very vigorous, productive and begins to bear in only 5 to 7 years. Where are pecan trees […]

If there are a lot of nuts but the leaves are small and sparse due to lack of nitrogen or zinc, the nuts will not fill. The second is the size of the nuts. If the nuts are large (which is phase I), it will take more to fill them. The condition of the leaves […]

Small nut size is often the result of small leaf size. Small leaf size is the result of deficiency in micronutrients like zinc, magnesium, manganese, iron and the macronutrient nitrogen. Sample soils in the fall and winter and leaf sample in mid-July for micronutrients and take corrective action as necessary. What do pecans look like […]

Pecans have a very low glycemic index, which means that eating them does not cause a spike in blood sugar, even in people with diabetes. Eating pecans can even offset the effects of higher glycemic index foods when eaten as part of the same meal. Are pecans a good snack for diabetics? Eating Pecans had […]

Pecans may be beneficial for people with kidney disease who also have heart disease. Pecans are a good source of plant fiber. One serving contains 3 grams of fiber and 2.6 grams of protein. Pecans contain phytate, an organic phosphorus compound that occurs naturally in nuts and other plant foods. Are pecans okay for kidney […]