Peters Pecan Cracking

04/07/2026

It's World Health Day! Did you know pecans are a powerhouse of heart-healthy fats, proteins and antioxidants? Discover five facts you need to know below...

1. Pecans are the top nut and are among the top foods to contain the highest antioxidant capacity.

2. Pecans contain over 19 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, zinc, magnesium and potassium.

3. One ounce of pecans provides 10 percent of the recommended Daily Value for fiber, and provide a natural source of high-quality protein.

4. Pecans are cholesterol free, gluten free and naturally sodium free.

5. Research shows adding a handful of pecans to your diet each day may help prevent coronary heart disease by inhibiting unwanted oxidation of blood lipids.

03/18/2026

We are set to conclude our seasonal operations on Thursday, March 26. The last day for pecan submissions will be Wednesday, March 25.

02/22/2026

Just a reminder that we are only going to be open Tuesday through Thursday our regular hours for the rest of the season.

02/13/2026

Effective February 23, our office hours will change to three days a week. We will be open Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Our services remain available to long-distance customers by appointment, and the drop-off bin is accessible around the clock.

01/28/2026

Our office will be closed from February 2nd to February 6th for scheduled maintenance and repairs. We will resume normal operations on February 9th, with our standard hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In the meantime, you may utilize our convenient pecan drop-off bin located on the northwest side of the building. Sorry for any inconvenience this might cause.

01/25/2026

Add us to the growing list of businesses closed on Monday. Once again, Mother Nature wins. We will be open Tuesday.

01/19/2026

We will be closed Tuesday afternoon for a doctors appointment. Sorry for any inconvenience this will cause. You can use our drop-off bin located on the northwest corner of the building.

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01/01/2026

Wishing you a Happy New Year. Our regular hours of Monday-Friday will resume on Monday, January 5 at 9am. Note that we will be closed on Saturdays.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas to all our customers. Thank you for your business.

12/20/2025

Christmas and New Years Holiday Schedule
December 22 & 23 - Open regular hours
December 24 - 27 - Closed
December 29 & 30 - Open regular hours
December 31 - Closed
January 1 - 3 Closed
Reopen normal hours January 5, 2026

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12/05/2025

Who needs pecan shells? FREE! We have an overabundance of cracked shells. Some uses are:

Gardening and landscaping
Mulch: Spread on soil to help retain moisture, regulate temperature, suppress weeds, and deter cats.
Composting: Add larger pieces to a compost pile to help with decomposition and add nutrients.
Soil amendment: Can slightly lower soil pH, making them suitable for acid-loving plants like azaleas.
Food and cooking
Smoking wood: Soak shells in water and add to a grill for a sweet, mild smoke flavor when smoking meats.
Flavoring: Use whole or ground shells in the grill or smoker to infuse food with a pecan flavor.
Biofuel: Can be used as a renewable energy source for wood stoves.
Other industrial uses
Animal feed: Used as an ingredient in some pet foods for weight management and hairball control.
Tanning: Extracts from pecan shells contain tannins, which are used by the leather tanning industry.

Bring your containers. We are open Monday - Friday 9 -12 and 1 - 5 pm. Saturday 9 -12 until Christmas.

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11/11/2025