{"product_id":"northern-sweet-pecan-tree-seeds-carya-illinoinensis-cold-hardy-zone-5-edible-nut-tree","title":"Northern Sweet Pecan Tree Seeds (Carya illinoinensis) Cold-Hardy Zone 5 Edible Nut Tree","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eNorthern Sweet Pecan Tree Seeds \/ Nuts  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"192\"\u003e(Carya illinoinensis)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eNorthern Sweet Pecan\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eCarya illinoinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most valuable and historically important nut trees native to North America. Long cultivated for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"396\"\u003esweet, thin-shelled edible nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pecan has been grown in orchards and plantations for generations, extending as far north as Illinois due to cold-hardy northern selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"900\"\u003ePecan trees have deep historical roots in the United States—\u003cstrong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eThomas Jefferson planted pecan seeds at Monticello\u003c\/strong\u003e, and some of those original trees still stand today at Mount Vernon. Beyond nut production, pecan wood is highly prized for \u003cstrong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"832\"\u003efurniture, flooring, veneer, and smoking meats\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this tree both agriculturally and economically significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"955\"\u003elargest species in the hickory family\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming a massive, long-lived shade tree. While pecans can be grown as a single specimen, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003ecross-pollination between two or more trees is required\u003c\/strong\u003e for consistent and heavy nut production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carya illinoinensis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Sweet Pecan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large deciduous nut tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–100 feet (up to 160 feet in ideal conditions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eNut Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, edible pecans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires cross-pollination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained sandy loam preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; consistent moisture needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nut production, shade tree, orchard planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 5–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eNorthern Sweet Pecan trees grow best in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003efull sun with ample space for root development\u003c\/strong\u003e, as their root systems spread wide and shallow near the soil surface. Consistent watering and fertilization are essential during establishment and for long-term nut production. Once mature, pecan trees become majestic, productive, and long-lived additions to home orchards and large landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eWhether planted for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eedible nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eshade\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003ehistorical significance\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Northern Sweet Pecan is a rewarding tree for growers with space and patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ePecan Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSoak seeds in water and let them soak for 4 days. Be sure to change water daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Cold stratify by placing in a bag of wet peat moss or vermiculite. Cut a few small holes in the bag for air circulation and place inside the fridge for 90 days. Periodically check to ensure they stay slightly moist, but never overly wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Plant them in well draining potting soil between 1-2\" inches deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eKeep the soil very warm at 85 degrees with a heated propagator. Turning it off at night to create alternating temperatures will mimic their natural conditions and help with germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e5) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eExpect staggered or erratic germination with seeds sprouting anywhere between 4-8 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGerminación de pecanas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) Remoje las semillas en agua y déjelas en remojo durante 4 días. Asegúrese de cambiar el agua a diario.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e2) Estratifique en frío colocándolas en una bolsa con turba húmeda o vermiculita. Haga algunos agujeros pequeños en la bolsa para que circule el aire y colóquelas dentro del refrigerador durante 90 días. Revíselas periódicamente para asegurarse de que se mantengan ligeramente húmedas, pero nunca demasiado mojadas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3) Plántelas en tierra para macetas con buen drenaje, a una profundidad de entre 1 y 2 pulgadas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4) Mantenga la tierra muy caliente a 85 grados con un propagador calentado. Apagarlo por la noche para crear temperaturas alternas imitará sus condiciones naturales y ayudará con la germinación.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e5) Espere una germinación escalonada o errática con semillas que brotarán en cualquier momento entre 4 y 8 semanas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"5 SEEDS","offer_id":53618794561820,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":53618794594588,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":53618794627356,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/p1_35434aab-042c-4233-8b75-71e2840a0189.webp?v=1766915492","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/northern-sweet-pecan-tree-seeds-carya-illinoinensis-cold-hardy-zone-5-edible-nut-tree","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}