Tag: Pecans

Squirrels eat a lot of nuts and will eat any type but their favourite nuts include: Acorns. Walnuts. Pecans. Are walnuts safe for squirrels? Toxic foods are poisonous to squirrels and should be completely avoided. Unhealthy foods won’t necessarily cause lasting harm to squirrels but should still be limited. Healty nuts include: acorns, pumpkin seeds, […]

Deer eat pecans, but not every time. They preferably eat pecans when their green shell is not in place. So, when their shells dry up, deer can hammer and munch with ease. Nevertheless, they can also make do with the stem, buds, and leaves of the pecan, causing untold damage to it. What animals like […]

Some of the tannin and all of the corky material can be removed by washing the kernels before cooking. To “sweeten” the pecan meats (kernels), simply put the pecan kernels in a bowl and fill with lukewarm water. Do pecans need to be washed? Whether you plan to eat them plain or roasted, or use […]

Refrigerating or Freezing This keeps moisture out and prolongs the freshness of the pecans. Pecans will also readily absorb odors from almost any material, including other fruits and vegetables. The best storage conditions can be obtained using vacuum-sealed bags or jars. How long does vacuum-sealed pecans last? Storage Time: Up to 3 years with proper […]

When to Harvest. Harvest pecans in early September through November when they have fallen from the trees. Start your harvest in 3-8 years depending on the variety and growing conditions. Watch for a substantial portion of the husks to have split and opened and the shell to turn brown before gathering. How do you know […]

Alternate bearing in pecan production means that a tree bears a relatively heavy crop of nuts one year and a lighter one the next. It is characteristic of pecan trees and other hardwood forest trees. Are pecans good every year? Question: Will pecan trees produce a viable crop each year? Answer: Pecan trees do not […]

The New Mexico Pecan Industry Today New Mexico now produces approximately 20% of the U.S. pecan crop each year and, in 2006, New Mexico became the largest pecan producing state in the nation for the first time in history. Why do pecans grow well in New Mexico? The biggest factor in pecan growth is one […]

The traditional commercial pecan cultivars used in New Mexico, such as ‘Western’, ‘Ideal’, and ‘Wichita’, require a relatively long, hot growing season. Why do pecans grow well in New Mexico? The biggest factor in pecan growth is one of New Mexico’s scarcest natural resources, Daviet said. He said the state has an abundance of land […]

The Long Answer Nuts such as pecans are quite high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for providing structure to your pet’s cell membranes and providing energy for their bodies. However, these nuts can be hard for your cat to digest and may cause them to suffer an upset stomach, vomiting, or diarrhea. Is […]

Plant Other Nut and Berry-Producing Plants: In addition to oak acorns, other staples of the wild turkey diet include beech nuts, pecans, hickory nuts, crabapples, and hackberries. What is poisonous to turkeys? Anything With Pesticides Or Herbicides: Most vegetables and fruits are sprayed with these chemicals, which are toxic to turkeys. Can turkeys have walnuts? […]

Pecans and a Kidney-Friendly Diet The American Heart Association5 recognizes pecans as a heart healthy food. 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. Are pecans safe for kidneys? […]

Nuts like pecans and walnuts have a soft protective husk that surrounds the shell. This husk, which must be removed when the nuts are harvested, contains a dark juice that readily stains most surfaces. Though using gloves or tongs can make husking nuts a cleaner process, this husk juice may still stain your hands. How […]

Blanching the walnuts or pecans before coating with sugar and spices helps to keep them light and crisp after baking. In addition, because the nuts are hot and wet, the sugar clings to them nicely. How do you blanch pecans? First, blanch the nuts in boiling salted water. Dry the nuts. Toss in icing sugar […]

While exports are down in China and various other exports markets, Germany is showing to be a bright spot in pecan exports. Are pecans common in Europe? Since pecans are not grown in the EU all nuts traded here are exports. Trading activities within the EU have increased from 2,207 to 3,342 mt.Pecans: Imports and […]

The main marketing season for pecans is from the beginning of October to the end of March. However, growers have been able to extend the marketing season by using proper storage methods, such as cold storage. When can you sell pecans? The United States pecan crop harvest season starts around Oct 1 and can last […]

Pecans are one of the last native trees to leaf out in the spring and you rarely see cold weather after they put on leaves. The timing of the pecan trees putting on their leaves is important for another reason. Many of you have experienced the little black knots that show up on pecan leaves […]

Chemical composition of 25 pecan varieties revealed considerable differences in moisture (2.1-6.4%), protein (6.0-11.3%), lipid (65.9-78.0%), total soluble sugars (3.3-5.3%), ash (1.2-1.8%) and tannins (0.7-2.7%) when analyzed on an edible portion basis. Do pecans have toxins? Toxins In Pecans Pecans contain a toxin called juglone. If they get moldy, pecans can cause seizures and neurological […]

If you are wondering how to treat pecan scab, the only effective means is spraying fungicides. However, pecan trees are generally too tall to allow homeowners to spray them easily., and they must be sprayed multiple times in order to combat the disease. How do you treat fresh pecans? Here are the steps to do […]

Approximately 56 pieces per pound. How many cups of shelled pecans make a pound? If you happen to have pecans in their shells, remember that 1 pound equals 3 cups shelled, about 4 cups pecan halves, and about 3 3/4 cups chopped nuts. Equivalents to know when using shelled pecans are that 1 pound equals […]

Pecan Trees in Texas History Many years later, when the first Texans began exporting pecans around 1850, many still didn’t give the nut its due. By 1904, so many pecan trees in Texas were cut down for lumber and to clear fields for farming that some feared they would become extinct. Are pecans native to […]