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*[https://pinenut.com/growing-pine-nuts/ringing-cedar-nuts-oil.shtml A Page on "Pinenut . Com" Titled "Pinenuts: Species, Products, Markets, and Potential for U.S. Production" ]
*[https://pinenut.com/growing-pine-nuts/ringing-cedar-nuts-oil.shtml A Page on "Pinenut . Com" Titled "Pinenuts: Species, Products, Markets, and Potential for U.S. Production" ]
*[https://forestry.usu.edu/files/utah-forest-newsletter/utah-forest-newsletter-2006-4.pdf A 2006 Utah State University Paper Titled "Pine Nuts: A Utah Forest Product" ]
*[https://forestry.usu.edu/files/utah-forest-newsletter/utah-forest-newsletter-2006-4.pdf A 2006 Utah State University Paper Titled "Pine Nuts: A Utah Forest Product" ]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k88Cu5SoABg A Video by the YouTube Channel "Insider" Titled "Why Pine Nuts Are So Expensive | So Expensive" ] (This showcases the Traditional Manual Method, in a Natural Forest (ie Non-Plantation) Context)


[[Category: Food and Agriculture]] [[Category: Non-Timber Forest Products]]
[[Category: Food and Agriculture]] [[Category: Non-Timber Forest Products]]

Revision as of 22:52, 4 July 2022

Basics

  • The Edible Seeds Inside the Pinecones of Certain Species of Pine Trees
  • Their More Difficult Harvesting, Long Time Required for Trees to Mature and Produce Pine Nuts, As Well As Their Lower Profitability Compared to Other Crops Has Resulted in Limited Cultivation
  • However the Market is Growing, and from a Permaculture / Food Forest perspective that may not matter as much!
  • Also Non-Timber Forest Products can be more sustainable than conventional forestry (often Clear Cutting or Slash and Burn etc) while still providing a livelihood for the local people

Notes by Marcin

  • Pinyon pine in Missouri - [1]
  • trials in 1903 , pinyon in Nebraska appeared to work - [2]
  • korean nut pine - zone 4 -[3]
  • pine nut nursery - many suitable types appear to be available -[4]

Internal Links

External Links