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Pecans What to Use the Shells of These Pecans for Add the pecan shells to your soil and mix them in thoroughly to produce garden mulch. Spread across your flower bed in a 2- to 3-inch layer, they also suppress the growing of weeds. The shells help retain moisture in the soil and add an aesthetic appeal to you garden. They work especially well around acid-loving plants such as azaleas. Please be aware that the larger shells might have sharp edges which can actually help keep bothersome rodents away. Oh, and by the way, these pecan shells will eventually decompose which also makes them great candidates for your compost bin. Did You Know? Since 2014, Georgia has been the largest pecan-producing state in the US. Pecan nuts are the fruit of pecan trees, a species of hickory in the walnut family (Carya illinoensis). The state of Georgia first started growing these trees commercially during the late 1880s. Georgia Pecan nuts became one of the state's most important commodities by the early 1900s. Today, Georgia pecans are harvested during the months of October and November, but they are available year-round.in hard outer shell.
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