When Should I Sell My Pecans?

The pecan crop harvest season in the United States begins around Oct. 1 and runs until March. Pecans are then sold beginning of October until the end of March. Pecan farmers generally sell them in-shell or shelled form.

How do you market pecans?

Direct marketing strategies include on-farm sales, roadside stands, farmers’ markets, mail order catalogs, and online shops. Although these selling channels can take a long time to establish, it will allow you to attract a large customer base that comes back year after year to buy pecans from you.

Is there a pecan shortage?

Industry players are worried about a potential pecan shortage by the summer, if demand continues to increase over the next months, according to the pecan inventory reports. As of now, demand for pecans is marginally lower than last season’s record-breaking season, but it is still comparable to years before.

Are pecans in high demand?

For the 2020/21 marketing season (October-September), USDA’s National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS) reported pecan production in the United States at 302 million pounds, according to the USDA. This is 18% higher than the previous year and 4% higher than the October 2020 target of 292 million pounds.

What do bad pecans look like?

The shells should be intact, but the nuts may have holes or white fuzz on them. If this happens, you should throw them out. Unshelled hazelnuts, on the other hand, may have empty insides. A mushy or moldy appearance is the first indication of a spoiled pecan.

Does boiling pecans make them easier to shell?

Pecan shells can be damaged by boiling pecans before cracking them. Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Add the pecans and let them sit for 10-15 minutes. Drain and let cool. Get to cracking!