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=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 - [http://pinenut.com/blog/blog1.php?title=buying-pine-nut-trees-we-are-now-a-licensed-nursery-and-can-offer-pinon-treesandash-seedlings-for-sale&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1]
*Pinyon pine in Missouri - [http://pinenut.com/blog/blog1.php?title=buying-pine-nut-trees-we-are-now-a-licensed-nursery-and-can-offer-pinon-treesandash-seedlings-for-sale&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1]
*trials in 1903 , pinyon in Nebraska appeared to work - [http://books.google.com/books?id=ABc4AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA191&lpg=PA191&dq=seedlings+AND+pinion+AND+buy&source=bl&ots=3BDpXaU8jt&sig=5kRTf1dQR-jcdyD5_-sP3uTOayc&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ArNpUfnyDcLr2AXgzYD4BQ&ved=0CEAQ6AEwAjgK#v=onepage&q=seedlings%20pinion%20%20&f=false]
*trials in 1903 , pinyon in Nebraska appeared to work - [http://books.google.com/books?id=ABc4AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA191&lpg=PA191&dq=seedlings+AND+pinion+AND+buy&source=bl&ots=3BDpXaU8jt&sig=5kRTf1dQR-jcdyD5_-sP3uTOayc&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ArNpUfnyDcLr2AXgzYD4BQ&ved=0CEAQ6AEwAjgK#v=onepage&q=seedlings%20pinion%20%20&f=false]
*korean nut pine - zone 4 -[http://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Pinus+koraiensis]
*korean nut pine - zone 4 -[http://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Pinus+koraiensis]
*pine nut nursery - many suitable types appear to be available -[http://www.nuttrees.com/edible.htm]
*pine nut nursery - many suitable types appear to be available -[http://www.nuttrees.com/edible.htm]
=Harvesting Methods=
*The (semi-) mechanized process is largely similar to that of [[Tree Nut Harvesting Equipment | Tree Nut Harvesting]]
*Main difference is if using a [[Rotary Nut Collector]] or [[Rotary Nut Sweeper]] the spacing may need to be adjusted
==Collection==
===[[Rotary Nut Collector]]===
*[https://youtu.be/ELvn9LCUPZc A Video by the YouTube Channel "DWU - THE QUEEN OF RANDOM" Titled "BEST TOOL FOR YOUR YARD!!! Nut Gather with Telescopic Handle from Home Hardware! | PICK UP PINECONES" ] (Main reason i posted the video is the comparison between using a [[Reach Extender]] and the rotary collectot)
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMw0ic44t1Q A Video by the YouTube Channel "replayreb" Titled "First test of the Pine Cone Wizard" ] (Showcases the use of the "Holt's Pine Cone Wizard" ]
====Machine Sourcing====
*[https://www.holtsnutwizard.net/pine-cone-wizard Holts Pinecone Wizard" Product Page]
**[https://www.holtsnutwizard.net/online-store/Pine-Cone-Wizard-c12770942 Store Page] (~58 USD for either large or small)
**[https://www.agrisupply.com/pine-cone-wizard/p/107705/ Agrisupply Store Page] (~74 USD, doesn't specify size)
===[[Rotary Nut Sweeper]]===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-N1_7TK8S8 A Video by the YouTube Channel "BagaNut" Titled "Pinecone Harvester - Picking Up Pinecones - OLD VIDEO" ]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXvnUxqseh0 A Video by the YouTube Channel "BagaNut" Titled "Bag-A-Nut Picks Up Pinecone Off The Ground Fast" ]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twMJncjgg0A A Video by the YouTube Channel "855Sheller" Titled "Pinecone Harvester Picking Up Pinecones" ]
====Machine Sourcing====
*[https://baganut.com/collections/pick-up-pine-cones Bag-a-Nut Brand Rotary Sweepers and Reach Extender Like "Stab-a-Nut" Devices]
**[https://baganut.com/collections/pick-up-pine-cones/products/stab-a-nut-magnolia-pine-cone-harvester ~65 USD for "Stab-a-Nut" Device]
**[https://baganut.com/collections/pick-up-pine-cones/products/18-pine-cone-picker ~520 USD for the "18" Pine & Magnolia Cone Picker" ] (Seems ''very'' overpriced; could probably FDM 3D Print the "rotors" and use standard components for the rest, maybe CAD it out later)
=Internal Links=
*[[Pine Tar]]
*[[Turpentine]]
=External Links=
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_nut The Wikipedia Page on Pine Nuts]
*[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://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)
*[https://youtu.be/3jgZWBOe1_Q A Video by the YouTube Channel "Noal Farm" Titled "Awesome Pine Cultivation Technology - Pine Cone Harvesting Machine - Pine Nut Processing in Factory" ] (Shows an operation (supposedly in Russia, need to check as i think this is a seccondhand publishing of the video by some clickbait-ey channel, so may be wrong) that is heavily mechanized and done in a dedicated Tree Plantation )
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NakEhgpQYK8 A Video by the YouTube Channel "Taizy nuts machine" Titled "Processing pine nuts from A to Z | threshing, grading, shelling, peeling" ] (Shows basic [[Unit Operations]] and the machinery involved.  It seems to be from a company that makes the machinery themselves?)
*[https://youtu.be/1HXeN69Czxs A Video by the YouTube Channel "Matrix Farm" Titled "Awesome Pine Nuts Harvesting and Growing - Stone Pine Cultivation Agriculture Technology ▶48" ] (Shows [[Semi-Automated Tree Planting]] similar to that used for the [[Hazelnut Tree Plantout]] , then the associated machinery, seems to show [[Blanching]] before the peeling step)
[[Category: Food and Agriculture]] [[Category: Non-Timber Forest Products]]

Latest revision as of 01:24, 5 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]

Harvesting Methods

Collection

Rotary Nut Collector

Machine Sourcing

Rotary Nut Sweeper

Machine Sourcing

Internal Links

External Links