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Pecan Scientific name Crya illinoenensis The pecan nut tree is fast growing reaches highs of
15m-30m.The fruit is generally bared in clusters of 3-5 nuts.
Origin
The pecan nut is a indigeous to the North American It were in the earley years a great
source of food for the indigenous people.The Europeans started formel cultivation.
Cultivation at Vaalharts
The first pecan trees in the valley were planted in the 1970's
Witchita,Pawnee,Western Schley are the most important cultivars of Vaalharts
Advantages
-Pecans contain mono-unsaturated oil-which reduce harmful low-density lipoprotiens. in blood.
-It lower cholestrol.
-Rich in both protien and fibre.
-It contains important minerals and Vitamiens