Best container for gathering pecans?

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papapablo Blanket, TX(Zone 7b) Oct 31, 2007

Hello everyone,

We've moved to a house that has 4 pecan trees. One has already started dropping its nuts and the others will do so soon. I've gathered about 75 pounds so far and am running out of paper sacks - plus paper doesn't hold up very well. Does anyone have suggestions for the best container for gathering them in? Do you use peck baskets or burlap bags or something else?

Thanks in advance!

Tina

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Nov 01, 2007

I use the big plastic buckets that drywall contractors throw away. Free and they hold about 5 gallons.

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papapablo Blanket, TX(Zone 7b) Nov 01, 2007

Oh, good idea. I'll start asking around and see if I can find someone who will save them for me. Thanks Farmerdill! :-)

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19flip44 Camanche, IA(Zone 5a) Nov 15, 2007

Papapablo;
If you have a Wal$Mart close by you can ask the bakery to save them for you, When I get mine I give them a buck for two 5 gal plastic buckets, they put that money to the Children's Miracle Network so so every one come out ahead in the end. good luck
phil

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escambiaguy Atmore, AL(Zone 8b) Nov 15, 2007

Ditto here, 5gal paint buckets.

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escambiaguy Atmore, AL(Zone 8b) Nov 15, 2007

I've got one by my recliner so I can snack on them as I watch TV. LOL

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papapablo Blanket, TX(Zone 7b) Nov 19, 2007

19flip44 and escambiaguy, thanks for responding! I have one and will check with Walmart to get a few more. The other trees are starting to drop now so oh boy I will need them. Happy Thanksgiving!

Tina

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