by jlbworks | Jan 4, 2016 | News
Although the pecan has a long history in North America, Georgia farmers were relative latecomers in realizing the benefits of this tree nut. By the 1950s, however, Georgia had become the country’s leading producer of pecans. As of 2006 Georgia remains the...
by jlbworks | Nov 24, 2015 | News
There are over 500 different types of pecans. Many of them are named after Native American tribes, while others are named after the person who originally grafted the pecan plant. Different types of pecans are often distinguished by the size and flavor of the nut. It...
by jlbworks | Nov 10, 2015 | News
Pecan, (Carya illinoinensis, or illinoensis), nut and tree of the walnut family (Juglandaceae), native to temperate North America. The tree occasionally reaches a height of about 50 m (160 feet) and a trunk diameter of 2 m. It has a deeply furrowed bark and compound...
by jlbworks | Oct 27, 2015 | News
THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CERTIFIES PECANS AS HEART HEALTHY FOOD! Pecans are now designated as heart-healthy when enjoyed as part of a healthy eating pattern by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Certification Program (www.heartcheckmark.org), according...
by jlbworks | Oct 13, 2015 | News
Pecan Trees from Our Pecan Tree Nursery Pecan trees are native to the United States, where they thrive in Southern locations with a long growing season. Just one tree will produce plenty of nuts for a large family and provide deep shade that will make hot, southern...
by jlbworks | Sep 29, 2015 | Recipes
This crunchy, flavorful coating is a great match with the snapper. Other fish such as halibut or tilefish would also work well in this recipe. 3/4 cup pecan halves 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon packed light...
by jlbworks | Sep 15, 2015 | News
A new research study from Loma Linda University (LLU) demonstrates that naturally occurring antioxidants in pecans may help contribute to heart health and disease prevention; the results were published in the January 2011 issue of The Journal of Nutrition. Pecans...
by jlbworks | Sep 1, 2015 | News
Every pecan pie uses 1/2 lb to 3/4 lb of pecans. It takes about 310 pecans halves to fill a one-pound bag. So there are about 78 pecans used in every pecan pie! Pecans are native tree nuts to the United States and North America. Before European settlers arrived,...
by jlbworks | Aug 18, 2015 | Recipes
Pecan Tree Nursery Shares a Classic Pie Recipe ACTIVE: 30 MIN TOTAL TIME: 1 HR 30 MIN PLU 2 HR COOLING TIME SERVINGS: MAKES ONE 9-INCH PIE MAKE-AHEAD FAMILY-FAVORITE A classic Thanksgiving dessert, this gooey pecan pie recipe is Los Angeles chef Lee Hefter’s...
by jlbworks | Aug 3, 2015 | News
Known as one of the most popular tree nuts around, pecans come from a large deciduous tree native to North America and Mexico. The nut can be found in hundreds of different varieties, and can be enjoyed fresh, roasted, or added in various recipes . Best of all, the...
