How to Harvest and Dry Shagbark Hickory Nuts
A quick tutorial of how I harvest and process shagbark hickory nuts.
Equipment
- Large tubs or buckets for collecting nuts
- Sheet trays as needed
- 1 Fan for drying the nuts
Instructions
- Harvest shagbark hickory nuts that have fallen from the tree within the last few days.
- Bring the nuts home and remove the green husk. Some may be stuck in the husk, put those on a tray with a fan blowing on them in a garage overnight and they should remove.
- Submerge the fresh nuts in water and discard any that float.
- Set the nuts on trays out to dry with a fan on them for 2 weeks, then store in the freezer or in a cool dark place. If the nuts aren't frozen they will last 3-4 months.