About Desirable Pecans
First introduced in 1915, Desirable pecans are one of the first types cultivated by controlled crossbreeding. It was introduced commercially in 1945 and became widely planted by the early 1960's. As of 1992, 'Desirable' was the number one cultivar planted in new orchards.
- 'Desirable' is renowned for setting high-quality standards in the Southeastern pecan industry.
- Large, well-filled nuts yield excellent kernels and command premium prices in the market.
- It excels as a sheller, yielding many mammoth halves.
- Notably, it consistently produces high-quality crops year after year.
- The cultivar tends to naturally thin its clusters, reducing tree stress and minimizing alternate bearing.
- Due to its susceptibility to scab, 'Desirable' is not recommended for homeowners, despite its availability at garden centers.
