Nuts face increasing pressure from pests such as the nut borer, leading to the need to use chemical sprays.
However, this situation opens the door for an alternative in the form of pecans that is pest-resistant and thrives indoors.
Pecans are not only tastier than traditional walnuts, but there are other benefits to growing them.
The portal kerteszkedek revealed more about the benefits of pecans.
Pecans, which have no pests or pathogens , are easy to grow and do not require chemical protection.
This makes them attractive to gardeners and farmers looking for sustainable solutions.
Because of the high price of pecans in stores , it is beneficial to plant your own tree.
Cultivation and care
Pecans are related to our walnuts and their cultivation is similar.
The trees reach up to 30 meters in height and have a sprawling columnar growth.
The flowers are of different sexes and are found on the same tree.
The fruits ripe in clusters and have a soft shell that splits during ripening.
Caring for pecans is easy and doesn’t require much pruning, just shoot selection and thinning..
Nutritional values and use
Pecans are rich in nutrients , oil and have a pleasant sweet taste, making them popular in confectionery and food.
They are used to make oil , as an ingredient in bread, pastries and desserts.
Their high vitamin and mineral content is comparable to traditional nuts.
Cultivation in Slovakia
The Slovak climate is suitable for growing pecans, which bear winter frosts well.
The optimal time for planting is spring when the soil is warm enough.
Seedlings begin to produce fruit in the 5th year.up to 8.year, while grafts already in the 3up to 4.year..
For proper pollination, it is necessary to plant at least two different varieties , while pollination is provided by the wind.
Pecans are crunchy, sweet and golden brown in color..
Their nuts are oblong, oval in shape and fill the thin shell well.
The intrinsic value, vitamin and mineral content is similar to walnuts, while many find them tastier.
Pecans are a great alternative to traditional walnuts , especially given their resistance to pests and ease of care.
Their cultivation is advantageous not only from an economic point of view, but also for their high nutritional value and wide use in the kitchen..
By planting pecans, we can get not only tasty fruits , but also contribute to more sustainable nut farming.
Good luck!
