Oatmeal Farm Network | Pecan Varieties

Variety Name	Description
Pecan (Cultivar) - Desirable	A popular commercial pecan cultivar known for its large, high-quality, easily cracked nuts.
Pecan (Cultivar) - Elliott	A smaller nut renowned for its extremely thin shell and excellent, rich flavor, prized by home growers.
Pecan (Cultivar) - Kiowa	A vigorous, high-yielding cultivar known for its large, attractive nuts with a good kernel quality.
Pecan (Cultivar) - Pawnee	An early-ripening cultivar known for producing large, high-quality nuts, making it ideal for northern climates.
Pecan (Cultivar) - Stuart	A traditional, older pecan cultivar known for its reliable crops and medium-sized nuts.
Pecan (Cultivar) - Sumner	A late-ripening cultivar known for its excellent productivity and consistent medium-sized, high-quality kernels.
Pecan (Cultivar) - Western Schley	A major commercial cultivar, especially in the Western US, known for its thin shell and high kernel percentage.
Pecan (Grade) - Jumbo Pieces	A commercial grade for the largest broken pecan pieces, suitable for chunky toppings and ice cream.
Pecan (Grade) - Junior Mammoth Halves	Commercial grading for large whole pecan halves (301-350 halves per pound), a very common retail size.
Pecan (Grade) - Mammoth Halves	Commercial grading for the largest, uniform whole pecan halves (250-300 halves per pound); ideal for garnishing.
Pecan (Grade) - Meal	Finely ground pecan fragments and dust, often used as a flour substitute or thickening agent.
Pecan (Grade) - Medium Pieces	The most common commercial grade for pieces, used extensively in baking, cookies, and pie fillings.
Pecan Amling	A newer cultivar known for its moderate size, good quality, and high resistance to scab and aphids.
Pecan Butter (Spread)	A smooth paste made from ground pecans, used as a spread or in confectionery.
Pecan Caddo	A high-yielding, scab-resistant cultivar known for its medium-sized nuts and excellent shelling quality.
Pecan Cape Fear Improved	A popular cultivar known for consistent yields and high-quality kernels; a stable choice for southern climates.
Pecan Choctaw	A large-nutted cultivar known for its attractive shell and plump, good-quality kernels; scab resistant but late-ripening.
Pecan Elliott	A slow-growing, highly disease-resistant cultivar that produces small, spherical nuts with exceptional flavor; a favorite for home growers.
Pecan Forkert	A late-ripening cultivar known for its large size, high oil content, and exceptional kernel quality, often considered the best tasting.
Pecan Gloria Grande	A very large-nutted cultivar grown primarily in the southeastern US; known for size but can have inconsistent kernel filling.
Pecan Halves	A common culinary distinction for pecans, separated into two halves; used widely in baking and garnishes.
Pecan Kanza	A scab-resistant cultivar known for its high yields and excellent quality, medium-sized kernels.
Pecan Kiowa	A vigorous, high-yielding cultivar known for its very large nuts and excellent kernel quality.
Pecan Oconee	A highly productive, scab-resistant cultivar known for its consistent yields and good-quality kernels; excellent commercial choice.
Pecan Odom	An old, reliable southern cultivar known for its hardiness and medium-sized, high-quality kernels.
Pecan Oil	Oil pressed from pecans, known for its mild, nutty flavor; used in salad dressings and cooking.
Pecan Oil (Culinary)	Oil pressed from pecans, known for its mild flavor and used primarily in cold dressings or light cooking.
Pecan Pieces	Small pecan fragments often used in pie fillings, cookies, or as a crunchy topping.
Pecan Schley	A traditional cultivar known for its thin shell and high-quality, excellent-flavored kernel; susceptible to scab disease.
Pecan Stuart	An old, common commercial cultivar known for its large nuts and suitability for a wide range of climates, though shelling quality is variable.
Pecan Tejas	A newer high-quality pecan cultivar known for its reliable production and high-quality kernels.
Pecan Western Schley	A popular cultivar known for its medium size, thin shell, and suitability for mechanical harvesting.