Desirable (Pecan cultivar)

Climate

The Desirable (Pecan cultivar) prefers a cool temperate climate and is suitable for a wide range of altitudes.

Common Name

Desirable

Description

The Desirable pecan cultivar is known for its open and spreading form. It is a consistent producer of fairly large and attractive nuts, which have a good flavor. Additionally, it serves as an excellent early pollinizer.

Genus
Pecans
Grouping
Nuts
Latin Name

Carya illinoinensis

Origin

United States

Other Relevant Information

- The Desirable pecan cultivar is known for its open and spreading form. - It is moderately precocious and consistently produces fairly large and attractive nuts with good flavor. - Desirable pecans are considered to be an excellent early pollinizer. - This cultivar is well-suited to cool temperate climates.

Soil Preferences

- Well-drained soil - Rich in organic matter - pH range between 6.0 and 7.0

Specific species
Uses
Nuts
Suitability to cool temperate climate
High

An old cultivar, with open, spreading form. Moderately precocious, consistent producer of fairly large, attractive nuts, with good flavour. Excellent early polliniser