Pecan (Kanza & Carya)

Photo from: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/carya-illinoinensis-gloria-grande/

Available at the Emerson Food Forest

Important Facts

• Nut is encased in outer shell that splinters as it ripens

Harvest and Use

• Harvest begins in Fall
• Nuts can be eaten raw
• Nuts can be cooked into larger meals and pastries