Fun Facts for National Pecan Day!

The day is celebrated on April 14th every year!

Happy National Pecan Day! The day is celebrated on April 14th every year and whether you say peeecan or puh-kahn…here are some facts about the nut you may not have known!

Pecans are a pretty healthy snack to add to your pantry. They’re high in vitamin E plus, researchers believe eating a handful daily can keep the brain healthy and alert. They’re also believed to help lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease.

Pecan trees grow in warm climates, such as Georgia, Arizona and Texas with more than 600,000 trees growing in Albany, Georgia, which is the pecan capital of America. Also, most of the pecans eaten in the world are grown in the states.

While Albany, Georgia has the most trees, the world’s largest pecan nursery is located in Lumberton, Mississippi. the wood from the trees is often used in making furniture, hardwood flooring, as well as flavoring fuel for smoking meats.