When to Harvest. Harvest pecans in early September through November when they have fallen from the trees. Start your harvest in 3-8 years depending on the variety and growing conditions. Watch for a substantial portion of the husks to have split and opened and the shell to turn brown before gathering.

The pecan husks must at least be cracking open, but yes, if you want to climb the tree and remove those that appear ready, by all means, do so. A proactive approach, such as picking from the tree, will alleviate the possibility that they lay on the ground too long.

The cost of nurturing and growing a pecan tree for up to 7 years is \$63. Now when it is harvest time, a pecan tree can produce up to 50 pounds of pecans. The average retail cost for pecans is \$3 per pound. After multiplying 50 X 3, we have $150 which is the profit.

Picking up pecans is quick, easy, and fun with a Bag-A-Nut Harvester. Which machine you use depends on the amount of property and trees you have. The Stab-A-Nut Pecan Harvester is great if you only have a few trees.