Pecan trees and their hickory tree cousin are nutty buddies not from South Carolina. The pecan is the only nut tree native to the United States and is indigenous to North America. It is found along ...

This article is part of Texas Monthly’s special fiftieth-anniversary issue. Read about the other icons that have defined Texas since 1973. Wild pecans yield their pleasures stingily. They’re small, ...

There’s nothing quite like pecans. With their rich, buttery flavor, these nuts are a staple of Louisiana culture and cuisine. If you’d like to produce your own pecans, November through March is an ...

‘I love getting the fresh pecans each fall and am considering planting my own pecan trees. What do I need to know?” — L.S. Growing pecans comes with both challenges and rewards. Let’s talk about some ...

Unlike other trees, this American native is conveniently planted in the fall to protect from increasing sun in the spring.

Growing your own pecan tree for a ton of wonderful eating nuts might be easier than you think! Come with me on a pecan growing journey as I show you my pecan trees and explain my best tips for growing ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - With everchanging weather conditions and seasons, farmers and agriculturists are looking for the future to make more and more resilient flora. WALB’s Jim Wallace sat down with a ...

Lots of folks want to know how to get their pecan tree to produce a crop each year. Unfortunately, it’s not practical or even realistic. Afterall, commercially produced pecans are mostly grown in ...

Information about the pecan (carya illinoinensis), a quintessential southern staple, is as varied as the multiple options for its pronunciation. The pecan has something in common with the persimmon, ...

From pralines to pies, pecans are an important part of North American foodways, and their commercialization is largely thanks ...

There is an age-old debate about how to pronounce “pecan.” The pronunciation of the word changes across state lines, and sometimes even depending on how a person is using the word. But in Louisiana, ...