There is somewhat of a divide and debate when it comes to the proper way to pronounce the word pecan. Some say puh-kahn, while others stay true to pee-can. Where do you fall on this hot topic debate? Many people say that the proper pronunciation of this word is based on the Mason-Dixon Line.
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Fall is definitely upon us as well as a new year, so why not take full advantage of the months we have left in 2019 to focus on clean and fresh eating? There are a few basic principles when it comes to the eat-clean program.
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If you are a pecan lover, then you know the incredible taste of Louisiana pecans. You may also be an enthusiast who knows what it takes to plant, care for, and maintain a pecan tree. Pecan trees are a host for many different diseases and pest problems, so if this isn’t taken care of, then you may risk losing the pecan tree.
If you plant a young pecan tree in your backyard, then you may need to wait almost a decade before you can enjoy fresh Louisiana pecans from it. Pecan trees can actually live for up to three centuries; even more when properly taken care of. They can grow to be over 100 feet tall, and they have a canopy that can extend up to ten feet, so if you don’t have a large yard, then planting a pecan tree is not a good idea.
Pecans thrive in southern climates and especially so in the US Department of Agriculture’s plant hardiness zones 6 through 9. Hot, humid summers, however, mean that your tree can experience a number of fungal diseases that it wouldn’t contend with in a drier climate. These diseases won’t necessarily kill the tree, but it will affect their health and crop.
Scab is one of the most common diseases. This disease only attacks the pecan leaves and leaves the mature leaves alone. The scab can affect the nuts if not treated. To treat this disease, the pecan trees need to be sprayed with a fungicide.
A fungicide with the active ingredient propiconazole is recommended for scab disease. If your tree is large, you may need to hire a professional because most traditional spray equipment will only reach a height of thirty feet.
In addition to the fungicide, you should also spray your pecan trees for zinc deficiencies. This is much more common for backyard pecan trees. Finally, you should also spray for pests because they can attract a good variety of them, and they can effectively destroy your nut crop.
To get rid of pests, spray the trees with carbaryl at bud break and then repeat this process several more times during the season to keep the pests away and your tree in good health.
In the meantime, if you want some fresh Louisiana pecans to snack on while your tree works on its own crop, there are plenty of tasty options available for your enjoyment.
Clementine Hunter was a folk artist from the Cane River region of Louisiana. She lived and worked on the Melrose Plantation and is the first African-American artist to have a solo exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art.
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If you have decided to go keto, you can rest assured that you won’t have to give up all your delicious pecan meal recipes. A lot of recipes allow pecan flour or pecan meal to be used as a keto friendly flour replacement. You will also learn that pecans, Brazil nuts, and macadamia nuts all have the lowest amount of carbs per serving so they can be used for snacking while maintaining a keto diet.
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If you are looking for fresh pecans for sale, there are many ways you can go about purchasing them. However, you may have stopped during your latest browsing session to consider how much fresher those pecans would be if they came right from your own backyard.
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Last year, an online survey was conducted to find out which ice cream flavors were the most popular across America. You can imagine that since we’re all about pecans, from our orchards to our fresh pecans for sale, we’re pretty pleased by the results.
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Many people associate pecan pie with Thanksgiving, but in the south, it’s a year-round delight. It’s a dessert that you can easily take for granted because someone, somewhere, is always setting out a Louisiana pecan pie for an after dinner treat, or bringing one to a potluck supper. But it wasn’t always that way.
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Pecans are the ultimate wonder. A little nut that packs a big punch, pecans can be used in so many different ways. In our online pecan store, you can find:
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You might have seen her stunning and vibrant artwork that depicts scenes such as work in the field and baptism in the river, but how much do you know about the artist who created it? Here are 6 quick facts about the life of self-taught American artist, Clementine Hunter.
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