Russell's Pecan Orchard Plant

My Grandfather had a huge commerical peach and pecan orchard in the Hill Country near Lampasas, says Dann Russell. My dad grew up on this farm, and worked the orchard as a young man, taking care of the orchard, helping with harvesting and selling their produce. Young as he was, Dann's father soon favored pecan growing over the peach side of the family business. In the 1930s and 40s, refrigeration was not common, and keeping peaches fresh for clients was difficult. But Russell pecans were always a favorite for Texas country cooking.