Pecans

Long-soak nuts (almonds, pistachios, and hazelnuts) need at least 8 hours. Medium-soak nuts (pecans, walnuts, and Brazil nuts) are oilier and swell up quickly, so… Read More »What Kind Of Nuts Should I Soak?

Lesser and large chestnut weevils both have robust bodies, long snouts and are dark brown or tan with brown mottling or stripes. Lesser chestnut weevil… Read More »What Does A Chestnut Weevil Look Like?

The lifespan of an aphid is about one month, so populations can die out quickly. In many cases, then, the best course of action may… Read More »How Long Do Pecan Aphids Last?

Soaking nuts, seeds, and grains neutralizes enzyme inhibitors, releases their nutrient potential, and makes them more digestible. How can I make nuts easier to digest?… Read More »How Do I Make My Nuts More Digestible?

In November, begin with the 97% Dormant Oil Spray. This spraying will control the phylloxera insect and scale insects. The phylloxera attacks the current year’s… Read More »What Do You Spray Pecan Trees For?

Wipe the shelves with hot soapy water or a disinfecting spray then wipe again with white vinegar, which is known to kill weevils. Clean any… Read More »How Do You Get Rid Of Weevils?

Management of pecan weevil requires application of insecticides, generally either carbaryl (Sevin) or one of the pyrethroids, at 10 – 14 day (Sevin) or 5… Read More »What Insecticide Kills Pecan Weevils?

Store grains in tightly sealed glass, metal, or sturdy plastic containers (not bags). Regularly clean pantry cracks, crevices, and shelves. Small bags of black pepper… Read More »How Do You Prevent Weevils In Nuts?

Eliminate Pesticide Residue If the nuts are not organic, they are sprayed with pesticides and fumigated with chemicals. Soaking them helps reduce and eliminate pesticide… Read More »Does Soaking Nuts Remove Pesticides?

Raw nuts, grains and seeds should be soaked before you eat them. They contain something called phytic acid, which is a type of bound phosphorus.… Read More »Is It Necessary To Soak Nuts Before Eating?