Being an alternate bearer, this was supposed to be an “on year” for pecan yield.  However, the weather has not been cooperative.  Northwest Florida’s wet spring and extremely dry late summer could result in a light to medium yield and reduced quality.

North Florida growers and homeowners with pecans to sell should be aware of market developments in order to receive the best prices.  Good quality nuts, meaning those that shell out at 50% nutmeat, should bring at least two dollars per pound wholesale.  Direct, retail sales of high quality pecans should bring two times that or more. 

Pecan growers are advised to harvest promptly, not allowing nuts to lie on the ground for several rains.  This can severely reduce quality and the price received.