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| Name: Pine Nuts Latin Name: Pinus edulis Family: Pinaceae The Pine nut is the edible seed of various species of pine trees. There are several varieties of the pine nut. The most common pine nuts, in Europe, are the seeds of the Italian Stone Pine nut, Pinus Pinea and the Swiss stone pine. In the U.S, seeds of the Mexican nut pine are sold. The two main varieties overall, are the triangular Chinese pine and the slender Italian Pine nuts. Height: Pine nut trees reach heights of 5-9 m with diameters of 15-80 cm, depending on the site conditions. Nut production: Only after 18-20 years, will a pine tree start being productive. It is then productive for over 100 years. Some pine trees have been recorded that are over 400 years old. The fruit: The seed are cylindrical in shape and can be up to 2,5 cm in length. One tree can bear about 25 cones, each producing about 100 seeds. Harvest: The pine cones are knocked off the tree, dried in the sun and then the kernels are removed by hand. Nutritional information: |
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