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30-90 days
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Tree Seed Starter Kit
Pecan Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMECarya illinoinensis
USD 14.99
100 in stock
The pecan is a towering Southern native that, with patience, yields rich, buttery nuts for pies and snacking.
GERMINATION30-90 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)
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Light02
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Temperature03
33-40F (cold stratification)
Hardiness04
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Pecan care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Carya illinoinensis
- Common names
- Pecan
- Family
- Juglandaceae
- Genus
- Carya
- Species
- C. illinoinensis
Start growing
Needs deep soil for taproot. Zinc essential.
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® long planter accommodates the rapid taproot growth of the Pecan.
Propagation
Grafting or seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Alternate bearing (heavy crop every other year).
Growing conditions
River bottoms and floodplains.
Weather & tolerances
Heat tolerant.
Pests & plant health
Pecan scab, weevils.
Plant safety
Safe.
Botanical features
Large deciduous tree. Member of the hickory family.
Varieties
‘Stuart’, ‘Desirable’.
Garden & everyday uses
Pies, pralines, timber
Native range & distribution
Native to South-Central North America (Mississippi Valley).
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Algonquin word for a nut requiring a stone to crack.
History
The only major tree nut indigenous to North America.
Good questions grow here
A little more clarity.
Do Pecan Tree seeds need cold stratification?
Yes — Pecan Tree seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright.
How long do Pecan Tree seeds take to germinate?
Pecan Tree seeds typically sprout in 30-60 days at 33-40F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Can I grow Pecan Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?
You start Pecan Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in pecan, or kept in a container in colder regions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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