PECAN VARIETIES
Stuart Blend
One of the most prevalent varieties in the state of Georgia. Usually counts from 48-58 nuts per pound and has a meat yield of 46-48%. Ready for Shipment in early November.
Desirables
One of the largest and most popular varieties, a favorite of domestic and international customers alike due to the size and how well these nuts shell out. Usually counts from 44-49 nuts per pound and has a meat yield of 50-52%. Ready for Shipment in late October.
Excel
This variety has a very thick shell and a bright golden-colored meat. Usually counts from 44-50 nuts per pound and has a meat yield of 48-50%. Ready for Shipment in late October.
Kiowa
This nut is very similar to a Desirable but have a little more size and have a slightly darker coloring. Usually counts 43-48 nuts per pound and has a meat yield of 52-54%. Ready for Shipment in early November.
Sumner
Sumner has a more elongated shape and is pointed on both ends, with a thinner shell. Usually counts from 48-54 nuts per pound and has a meat yield of 50-52%. Ready for Shipment in mid November.
Oconee
One of the newer varieties on the market that has bigger size and a thinner shell. Usually counts from 44-48 nuts per pound and has a meat yield of 52-54%. Ready for Shipment in late October.
Cape Fear
A fairly bright-meated nut with a sweeter taste. Usually counts from 46-54 nuts per pound with a meat yield of 51-53%. Ready for Shipment in the first half of November.
Elliot
A smaller nut that makes mostly halves and is considered a specialty nut with bright color and good taste. Usually counts from 70-76 nuts per pound with a meat yield of 50-52%. Ready for Shipment in late October.
Pawnee
An early harvested, high-quality nut with a thin shell. Usually counts from 52-56 nuts per pound with a meat yield of 52-54%. Ready for Shipment in early October.
Schley
Also known as “Paper shell” due to its very thin shell. Usually counts from 68-74 nuts per pound with a meat yield of 54-56%. Ready for Shipment in late October.
Creek
A medium to large nut, usually has excellent quality. Normally counts from 48-56 nuts per pound with a meat yield of 48-51%. Ready for Shipment in late October.
Money Maker
A small, marble shaped nut with a thick shell. Usually counts from 68-74 nuts per pound with a meat yield of 44-46%. Ready for Shipment in late October.
Caddo
Medium sized nut with high kernel yield, normally great quality. Usually counts from 62-68 nuts per pound with a meat yield of 54-56%. Ready for Shipment in late October.