Nuts

Soaking nuts helps reduce and eliminate mold from the nuts. How do you remove mold from nuts? Here is what researchers suggest: Soaking in a… Read More »How Do You Get Mold Off Nuts?

Aflatoxin cannot be destroyed by cooking or processing. That means products such as peanut butter or corn chips can be equally as contaminated as plain… Read More »Is Aflatoxin Killed By Cooking?

A proper and consistent spray schedule is important to the survival of your trees. From diseases to pests, many potential issues can be prevented with… Read More »Do Pecan Trees Need To Be Sprayed?

Depending on weather conditions, spray the Dormant Oil in November, December of the current year, and/or by January 5th of the next year. Fertilizing should… Read More »When Should Pecan Trees Be Sprayed?

Phosphite is one of the most, if not, the most highly effective material for managing leaf scab. Stand-alone phosphite applications should be used at the… Read More »What Is The Best Fungicide For Pecan Trees?

Raw pecans feel slightly soft and crumbly and have an earthy smell. Roasted pecans feel crunchy with an intense nutty aroma. Retailers typically carry whole,… Read More »Are Pecans Supposed To Be Soft Or Crunchy?

The insect that causes the bumps to appear on pecan leaves is called pecan phylloxera (Phylloxera devastatrix). Pecan phylloxera is a small, aphid-like insect that… Read More »What Are Bumps On Pecan Leaves?

Some cultivars, such as ‘Cheyenne’ will have more of a dark color to the kernel, but it could be that they are moldy on the… Read More »Why Are Some Pecans Red?

Pecan Diseases Scab. Scab is the most prevalent and challenging disease not only in South Carolina, but where ever pecans are grown. Downy Spot. Brown… Read More »What Are The Symptoms Of Old Pecan?

Pecan phylloxera is an insect that can cause significant damage if ignored or treated incorrectly in pecan orchards. Phylloxera can attack shoots, leaves and fruit… Read More »What Is Pecan Phylloxera?