Category: Nuts

Nuts. A lack of protein can make nausea feel even worse, so look to protein-packed foods, such as nuts — even peanut butter, as long as you’re not allergic — that are easy to digest. They’ll quickly replenish your depleted energy and help keep your nausea at bay. What nuts are good for an upset […]

Pecans. Pecans can help lower blood pressure: Unsalted pecans can help lower blood pressure due to their high levels of heart-healthy fats and magnesium. Which nuts are good for high blood pressure? Tree nuts — hold the salt! — like walnuts and almonds can be a great source of healthy fats that help your heart. […]

Alternate pecan production (on and off years) is mainly the result of inadequate fertilization. When trees set a large nut crop and there are not enough nutrients for the nuts to mature and for the tree to store enough plant food production will be low the following year. Which state has the most pecans? The […]

Statuesque and stately pecan trees begin to shed their nuts in the fall, prior to leaf drop. Depending upon the variety and climate, harvesting pecan trees takes place from late September through November. Before the nuts begin to drop, they look nothing like the finished product – light brown, dark-striped nuts. What does a pecan […]

This cycle of heavy production followed by light production is called alternate bearing (source). Pecan trees can live for over 100 years, with some reaching over 300 years old. Some trees will produce good harvests well into their old age, but most begin declining after 50-60 years of age. What is the lifespan of a […]

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. In most cases, the nut inside a green pecan isn’t edible because it hasn’t had time […]

What is Pecan Shuck and Kernel Rot? The disease is caused by a fungal species, Phytophthora cactorum. It causes rot in the fruit of the tree, turning the shuck into a mushy, rotted mess, and rendering the nuts inedible. What causes pecans to turn black and fall off? Pecan scab disease is caused by the […]

In many years lack of pollination causes the greatest loss of nuts. Since pecans are wind-pollinated only, excessive rain during bloom prevents pollination, and the unpollinated nuts fall. Why are pecans empty? Wind or insect damage before shell hardening will make the nut drop, but if it happens at the end of shell hardening, the […]

After each harvest, store pecans in a cool dry place off the floor or other areas that may contain moisture to avoid rotting. The best way to preserve pecans is to place them while still in the shell in plastic freezer storage bags and keep them frozen until time to use them. Can you eat […]

Answer: Pecan trees do not typically produce a dependable and significant crop each year. In reality homeowners are lucky if they get a good crop of pecans every four or five years. How long do pecans stay good on the ground? How Long Do Pecans Last? Shelled pecans last about 3 months at room temperature […]

A: You have pecan weevils in your pecans. The adult female weevil is a beetle-like insect that emerges from the ground in early August each year. She crawls or flies up into the tree and drills a hole through the shuck and into the nut, where she lays eggs. The grubs that hatch afterwards feed […]

Most nuts take 8-10 minutes to toast, but often the smell of roasting nuts is a sign that they are done. It’s important to check them as soon as you smell them because they can burn before you know it! For maximum crunch, let the nuts cool before using them in your recipe. How do […]

So buying organic or non-organic pecans does not make much difference. We need to be mindful of the number of pesticides we tend to consume with daily foods. However, pecans are not a major source of pesticides in our diet so we do not have to worry much about them being organic or not. Which […]

Legumes containing tannins include black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, black-eyed peas, chickpeas and lentils. Cashews, hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, pistachios and pecans also contain some tannins. Which nuts are low in tannins? Other nuts – such as hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, and almonds – contain lower amounts. Tannin concentration in the crude extract of these […]

The pecan weevil burrows into the nut before the shell hardens and lays eggs, then worms hatch from the eggs and devour the nut. Pecans drop to the ground, and the larvae go into the soil, where they stay for up to two years. What is the white stuff on pecans? White powdery fungus, high […]

This crunchy snack of glazed pecans is great for topping ice cream, garnishing a salad, or nibbling all on their own. They’d even make a great gift or game day appetizer. Nuts are high on the list of healthy snacks with great levels of fiber, protein and unsaturated fats. Are honey Glazed Pecans healthy? Both […]

Pecans are currently about $9 a pound in the U.S. But according to Forbes.com, by late November pecans may get up to $11, even $12 a pound, in grocery stores. Which nuts are the most expensive? Macadamia nuts are the most expensive nuts in the world, at $25 per pound. The flowering macadamia trees originated […]

Pecan trees usually thrive in wet soils. Where do pecans grow best? The top pecan-producing states are Georgia, New Mexico and Texas. What kind of soil is best for pecan trees? sandy loam textureWhile pecans can be produced over a wide range of soil types and conditions, reports indicate that for best rooting and good […]

Pecans will grow in almost any soil in southern states, except poorly drained soil, hardpan or stiff clays, or thin sands with a high water table. It is most important that the soil should have good water holding capacity. For proper root penetration, it should be several feet deep. What kind of soil is best […]

The following states are home to some of the biggest pecan farms: California, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Texas. Georgia, and Texas are the leading states in growing pecans. What state has the best pecans? The United States is the world’s leading producer […]