We offer pecans shelled and inshell. During each spring season, pecan tree bears catkins, consisting of clustes of monoecious flowers arranged closely along a central stem that ultimately develops into fruits by autumn. Pecan nuts, like the fruit of all other members of the hickory genus, are not true nuts but botanically fruits (drupe). Inshell •western schley •stuart •desirable •wichita •pawnee kernels •fancy mammoth •fancy junior mammoth •pieces-various sizes each fruit features dark-brown, oval to oblong shape, measuring 1 to 3 inches long and 0.5–1 inch broad. Its rough, outer husk or involucre is 3-4 mm thick. The husk splits off into four sections at maturity to release an edible kernel lying inside. Pecans are generally harvested from october through december. Raw nuts are then subjected to dehydration, the process which is essential to remove moisture and to improve their keeping quality. Look for the nuts that feature off white color, healthy-looking, compact, uniform in size and feel heavy in hand. They should be free from cracks (other than the natural split), molds, and spots and free from rancid smell. raw whole pecan nuts are generally cut open at the processing units using a larger sheller machines. Smaller nut-sheller machine or hand held pliers usually are being used for domestic purposes. Unshelled pecans can be placed in cool dry place for many months, whereas shelled (without the shell) kernels (nuts) should be placed inside an airtight container and kept inside the refrigerator to avoid them turn rancid.