Pecan (Kanza & Carya)

NC State Pecan photo

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