Pecans
Delicious, Nutritious, Missouri Grown
Heritage Valley Tree Farm's pecan orchard produces delicious Missouri grown nuts. Perfect for snacking, baking, and gift giving, you can't resist these flavorful pecans! Find information below on pecan buying, storage, nut facts and more.
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WHERE TO BUY
Our seasonal retail shop is closed but you can shop online and have them shipped to your door. Get yours before they’re gone.
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PECAN STORAGE
Store your delicious pecans properly to keep them fresh and flavorful.
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NUTTY PECAN FACTS
Pecans are naturally nutritious! They contain 14 vitamins and minerals per serving!
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Tips for Storing Pecans
To keep pecans fresh and flavorful, follow these guidelines:
Shelled pecans can be kept in the refrigerator for about nine months and for up to two years in the freezer.
Pecans can be thawed and refrozen repeatedly during the two-year freezing period without loss of flavor or texture.
Airtight containers, such as jars with lids, are best for storing pecans in the refrigerator.
Sealed plastic bags are best for storing pecans in the freezer.
After removal from cold storage, pecans will stay good for an additional two months.
Nutty Pecan Facts
Heart Healthy
Since 2012, the American Heart Association has certified select pecan halves and pieces as heart healthy food.
Native Roots
There are over 1,000 varieties of pecans. Many are named for Native American Indian tribes.
Presidential
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson planted pecan trees in the 1700s. Washington called them "Mississippi nuts."
Super-sized
Native pecan trees - those over 150 years old - have trunks more than 3 feet in diameter.
Top Producer
The U.S. produces about 80 percent of the world’s pecan crop.
Pies A Plenty
Some of the larger pecan shellers process 150,000 pounds of pecans each day. That’s enough to make 300,000 pecan pies!