Pecan Seeds - Northern Pecan
**Orders containing large seeds are only eligible for parcel shipping rates.**
(Carya ilinoinensis) Zones 5 - 9. Deciduous Tree.
The Hardy Pecan is coveted plant among northern growers! This sought after nut tree produces wonderful, edible nuts after about nine years, and every second year going forward. Having homegrown nuts as part of your edible landscape is well worth the wait! A happy, healthy pecan tree can live for 300 years and grow to 100ft tall.
** Please note that all members of the Juglans family (Butternuts, walnuts, heartnuts, etc.) create a protective substance in their roots called Juglone. This can kill certain other plant species within the root zone. Juglone from Hickories and Pecans is very mild.
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Cold Hardiness: Zones 5 - 9
Edible: Yes
Size: Large Tree
Growth Rate: Medium
Nitrogen Fixer: No
Native Plant: Yes
Germination: 80 - 90%
Sun Requirements: Full Sun for maximum harvest, but shade tolerant.
Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well draining. Tolerant of clay.
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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
- Soak seeds 24 hours, repeating with fresh water for 4 days in a row. Follow with 90 days cold, moist stratification. For more information on stratification, check out our article "How To Stratify Your Tree Seeds".
*If you are doing the cold period in your fridge, please check on your seeds. 90 days is an estimate & they may sprout sooner.*
- Plant stratified seeds in deep pots or a nursery bed using standard potting soil. Heat mats are NOT required & can hinder germination!
- Protect young tree seedlings from slugs, cutworms & rodents. Slugs especially can eat primary leaves as soon as they come up, so be vigilant!
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Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia.
