Enjoy the flavor of Kansas pecans direct from our orchard!

SHAKING Harvest begins each fall, usually in late October or early November.   The first pecan variety we harvest each season is the Pawnee followed several weeks later by the Kanza variety.   A "shaker" similar to a large vise is attached to the tractor and snugged up against the tree trunk.   The vise vibrates the tree causing the pecans to fall from their husks onto the orchard floor.
	HARVESTING Once the trees have been shaken, a "harvester" is used to collect the pecans from the orchard floor.   The harvester is similar to the piece of equipment used to collect golf balls from a driving range.   During this process, debris such as small twigs and pecan husks are picked up along with the pecans.
COLLECTING Once the harvester's hopper is full, approximately 500 lbs., the pecans are dumped into the cleaning table. They are also accumulated in "super sacks" for delivery to the cleaning table. Each super sack will hold approximately 800 lbs. The harvesting usually continues until you have accumulated approximately 2,000 lbs. for the day.
	CLEANING After the harvesting is finished for the day, the pecans are then taken to the cleaning table. As the pecans travel through the cleaning table, a fan will blow out the small rocks, husks, twigs, and light-weight nuts not removed by the harvester.
INSPECTING As the pecans travel down the table, they will now be inspected by our wonderful volunteers. They will discard missed debris and broken pecans before the nuts are returned to the super sacks for drying and temporary storage.
	STORING Its now time to put the pecans up for drying and storage. They will be taken to our shed where they will be dried, cracked, shelled, and inspected prior to packaging for market.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED The long day is finally over and now it's time for some rest and relaxation. Tomorrow will bring another day of hard work.

Jake Creek Pecans      11469 W 335th St, Paola KS 66071      (913) 406-2501       Email: sales@jakecreekpecans.com