| Variety Name | Nuts per Pound | Available Date | Shell Thickness | Kernel % | Kernel Type | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon | 47 | 15-Oct | thin | 53 | ||
| Caddo | 70 | 15-Oct | medium | 54 | medium sized, football shape | Almost shelled, eat fresh as soon as harvested |
| Cherryle | 40 | 15-Oct | medium | 56 | very large oblong nut, shells well | In Shell or almost shelled, eat fresh or used in baking |
| Creek | 54 | 18-Oct | medium | 48 | long and narrow | Almost Shelled, use in baking with pieces |
| Elliott | 72 | 15-Oct | medium | 51 | round, plump, small, high oil content, excellent flavor | Shelled, use in baking as halves for perfect presentation |
| Ellis | 45 | 15-Oct | medium | 57 | large oblong | In Shell or Almost shelled, eat raw |
| Forkert | 53 | 19-Oct | paper thin | 58 | large, easy to shell, excellent flavor | In Shell, easiest to shell by hand, eat raw |
| Jackson | 37 | 24-Oct | medium | 53 | very large, blocky meaty with excellent flavor | In Shell or Almost Shelled, eat raw |
| Kanza | 65 | 15-Oct | medium | 52 | round, plump, small, high oil content, excellent flavor | Shelled, use in baking as halves for perfect presentation |
| Lakota | 56 | 15-Oct | medium thin | 58 | medium sized thick kernel | Almost Shelled or Shelled, use in baking as pieces |
| Lipan | 44 | 15-Oct | medium | 55 | very large, oblong with excellent flavor | In Shell or Almost Shelled, eat raw |
| Maramec | 53 | 19-Oct | medium | 53 | large oblong with a thick kernel | Almost Shelled, use in baking as pieces |
| Syrup Mill | 60 | 20-Oct | thin | 50 | small with oblong kernels, beautiful gold color with excellent flavor | In Shell, shells easily by hand, eat raw |
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