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  • From: "Joe Hecksel" <jhecksel@voyager.net>
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Pecans
  • Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 17:24:45 -0500

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>
> Topgun. Lon, Lucky, Charles, Donna,
>
> Thank you all for your input on the Pecan question. I have set myself a
> little project, to do surrepticious shelterbelt type plantings on neglected
> public lands around here. It was my idea that these pecans might do nicely
> for that, in which case nut quality, etc., will not be an issue.

Hi Dylan:

Please consider seed sources from areas that have shorter seasons and colder winters. Try going to ebay and typing in Missouri Pecan.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Missouri-Native-Pecans-Whole-New-2005-20lbs_W0QQitemZ4430915321QQcategoryZ25460QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Trees from this seed source *may* be more likely to produce usable nuts than trees from commercial, southern cultivars.

Just my 2 cents.

-Joe

I think I
> will use the instructions you have all provided to sprout the nuts this
> spring, and then try to get them going in pots. At that point I will
> probably get greedy, and be tempted to graft and keep at least a couple,
> though space will definitely be a consideration.
>
> I have never seen or heard of a fruiting pecan on Long Island, but with
> atmospheric warming, I suppose conditions may be improving. If these pecans
> hatch and thrive, and I decide to graft any I will get back to you Lucky for
> your NJ friend's contact info. Again, thanks everyone.
>
> Sincerely, dylan
>
> Dylan Ford is the author of the proposal at www.ideaforpresident.com , a
> website devoted to an idea that could provide an avenue to address pollution
> issues, food safety, social justice, prison reform and healthcare.
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