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Q&A – Why do I find perfectly shelled pecans on the ground?

Question:
Why do I find perfectly shelled pecans on the ground?

Answer:
These are pecans that squirrels shelled but then dropped before they could eat them. The squirrels may have been startled and dropped the nut to run for safety.

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    • Peach Trees: How-to and Information
    • Tomatoes: How-to and Information
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