How to get Pine Nuts from Pinecones

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  • Опубліковано 7 сер 2024
  • I'll show how to get pine nuts from pinecones - we have Radiata Pines but better still if you have Pinus Pinea to get them from. We'll show the process from picking the pinecones, which ones will have nuts in them and how to get them to open quickly! How to harvest pine nuts from the forest and extract the pine nut from the cone
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    0:00 Introduction
    0:21 Type of Pinecones / Pine Trees
    0:55 Bit of fun gathering
    1:42 Laying them to dry
    2:16 Opened pinecone
    2:33 Where to find the seeds
    2:44 Shaking seeds out
    3:33 Peeling the seeds
    4:05 Tasting
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  • @OFjimjamlee
    @OFjimjamlee 3 роки тому +74

    I can’t believe all this time I was seeing those seeds (I called them helicopter seeds because of how they fly lol) that they were pine nut seeds! I did know that pine nuts came from pine trees but I had no idea that those were the seeds I’d see all over the ground and flying in the air !

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +9

      I know! I'd been seeing them randomly for years as well - and some huge one too so gutted I didn't know earlier!

    • @kylehudson3968
      @kylehudson3968 2 роки тому +5

      I never knew that they were edible lol

    • @brianthomason5022
      @brianthomason5022 2 роки тому +18

      I thought helicopter seeds were the type of maple tree at least they are at my house

    • @JokersSti
      @JokersSti 2 роки тому +4

      I love finding those! Almost 40, and still throw them up in the air to watch them fly everytime I find them. When I was younger, I threw a bucket of them off of my dad's roof. Super Awesome!

    • @sarahguerrero8427
      @sarahguerrero8427 2 роки тому +2

      Ussually the ones you find all around are maple flower seeds if you have maple tree around, but now that I know they look very much alike I should be looking under the pine tree for those ones, Thanks for this vídeo I also know that you have to get the pine when is closed/green then let it dry until crack

  • @carolynsilvers9999
    @carolynsilvers9999 3 роки тому +13

    i watched a UA-cam by a Navajo woman processing authentic pine nuts... she roasted them in the shell and the shell was very easy to come off after that... blessed roasting made them more flavor... I try that with these pine nuts... she used an old pan and did not add any oil, however afterwards she had salt.

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +2

      Oh that's interesting ... yeah not sure I'd bother again with these particular trees as they were really small! If I came across some decent sized ones I might be tempted to have another play though!

    • @MaSter-mw3rb
      @MaSter-mw3rb 2 роки тому

      That's crazy here in New Mexico we only eat Pinon pine nuts. They are much bigger. Never thought to fiddle with regular pine nuts.

  • @wackyrice1
    @wackyrice1 3 роки тому +17

    I learned about pine nuts from the Italian neighbors in the 60's. Love 'em, but now I know how to get 'em. thanks. PS. maybe try drying the cones/seeds by stuffing them into a pillow case, tie it and put it in the dryer.

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +5

      Oh wow never thought about using the dryer - could be worth experimenting!

  • @samanthadraper9501
    @samanthadraper9501 4 роки тому +5

    Have absolutely no insight, but NEEDED to say that appreciate your videos and what they teach! Fellow kiwi that found your very helpful video about scaly leg and hooked on further knowledge. Thank you ❤️

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  4 роки тому +1

      Oh thank you so much - that made me smile!! 😊

  • @NomadLifeKiwi
    @NomadLifeKiwi 3 роки тому +20

    I only realised a couple of years ago that pinenuts came from pine trees! Good video, I might try this next season.

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +5

      We were given a giant pinecone (it was bigger than a rugby ball!) a few years back and all the seeds fell out ... I had no idea what they were - kicking myself now! lol

  • @grow.nurture.nourish
    @grow.nurture.nourish 4 роки тому +4

    Long time watcher, now finally commenting and subscribing - love seeing other NZ channels :)

  • @auntylizzyrocks
    @auntylizzyrocks Рік тому +5

    I always wondered where they came from. Thanks for making this video!

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome! Certain quite a bit of hassle I can see why they charge so much for them!

  • @Fudgeey
    @Fudgeey 3 роки тому +9

    Wooooow. 30 years of these 'winged' seeds landing in my yard, and it never occurred to me that those were the pine seeds.

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +3

      I know - I didn't realise for years that's was was in them! 😂

    • @thomasriddle8877
      @thomasriddle8877 3 місяці тому

      i think there are several types of trees that makes those winged seeds..

  • @rev6499
    @rev6499 Рік тому +3

    Great content! your videos are entertaining yet informative at the same time, cheers and bless your family!

  • @joannemcarthur7528
    @joannemcarthur7528 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing.
    I did not know this.
    I enjoy foraging for walnuts in Temuka and it's such a great hobby which I enjoy😊

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  Рік тому +1

      Oh yeah I love walnuts! Always interesting to learn these things 🙂

  • @mikkinikki1902
    @mikkinikki1902 2 місяці тому +1

    i may be very hungry by the time i finish getting it out...they look good in the bags...and i respect all nut and seed harvesters greatly wherever they are...

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  2 місяці тому +1

      haha - yeah you wouldn't want to be stranded in the forest and starving for a quick feed!

  • @arturobelmonte6803
    @arturobelmonte6803 Рік тому +2

    Older girl is fearless she went all the way to the top of the tree 🎄!!!😯

  • @shoo1963
    @shoo1963 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the informative video.
    God bless your family!

  • @jasonbourne9392
    @jasonbourne9392 3 роки тому +3

    These are great snacks and thanks for the video!

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +1

      You're welcome - thanks for the feedback!

  • @debraberg4513
    @debraberg4513 Рік тому +3

    All that time in Georgia in the southern United States with pinecones everywhere and pine trees, I could’ve been a millionaire. Worked 1000 hours a week, but still a millionaire.😂

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  Рік тому +1

      haha - yeah the ones we got were tiny but I guess it depends on the tree ... not sure I'd be into the amount of hours to pay off our mortgage! 😂

  • @roseredd7895
    @roseredd7895 3 роки тому +6

    I never knew this ! Thank you so much for showing ! Amazing 😉

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah it was certainly interesting ... I learnt quite a bit through the process!

  • @jaysilverheals4445
    @jaysilverheals4445 3 роки тому +8

    the stone pines here in the southwest the seeds are as big as almonds. be aware you can use screens or chicken wire with a sheet or something below and toss the cones off to the side. its amazing you went through all that for the small ones there at your place you should use more like mass production methods. snake tongs also work good for grabbing and shaking. for instance outside you could have a bin set up under a chicken wire contraption you can rotate even a small motor and mass produce. you could throw in a few baseballs and get rich selling them.

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +5

      Yeah we didn't really know at the time how small the ones we ended up with were going to be! More than anything it was a fun experiment with the kids, I don't think we'll be going to the hassle again unless we have access to a different variant of pine 😂

    • @cherangelo2756
      @cherangelo2756 6 місяців тому

      Nonetheless it's a great video.. I have a Senegal parrot who was 31 years old he's always had pine nuts every night as part of his treats with other nuts and seeds and whole grains. And lately they've been too expensive and hard to find especially ones in the shell. The ones for the parrots have to have soft enough shells so that they can open them 6:19 crack them open. Ones from different areas have different hardness and shells and likely different flavor to some degree. I live in the Northeast New England near the Atlantic Ocean what I do for the paris's pick round pine cones up from areas where there's no pollution as I said. There can be no chemicals fertilizers are any exhaust fumes or any kind of contamination whatsoever for indoor Birds they're very very sensitive in my area on the Atlantic coast Atlantic Coast I try to harvest round pine cones of varying sizes from small to large according to the bird size. Long pine cones are not good because they're too sappy only the real ones and they must be dry and they must have those nuts inside the birds love to play with them they picked the disease out from inside😮 I keep a big straw woven container I should say. I have to admit it's we're getting low. I really wish I could get pine nuts in the shell for my Senegal the other birds will eat the ones out of shell their beaks are not strong enough to crack shells of any nuts most of them are special needs and a cockatiels. But even my African Grey can't crack them while he's too lazy let's put it that way but my Senegal loves me to hide them and he forged his father so as I said I wish I could get them locally anyway my intention was to thank you for the video I enjoyed it very very much

  • @pattifranklin1578
    @pattifranklin1578 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you! Very helpful in North Carolina

  • @wutsupman2172
    @wutsupman2172 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video! Thankyou for sharing the knowledge and experience. =D

  • @chrisgoffe5048
    @chrisgoffe5048 2 роки тому +2

    ..this will be on country calendar next week ..thank you for your upload im a go find some

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  2 роки тому +2

      You're welcome! Home you find some more substantial that we did lol!

  • @mirian593
    @mirian593 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this knowledge ❤

  • @Desktopgem
    @Desktopgem 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for posting. I found my first unripe pine cone today that fell from my neighbours tree onto our ground. I knew nothing about them so searched what to do with them. I found your wonderful video and learned it's where pine nuts come from. Yesterday I searched how to make your own detergent using ivy leaves. You came up then too but I didn't subscribe. Thanks again, I've now subscribed. Am going to sow what I think is the only pine nut I've found while sweeping up out there. The nuts are seeds so this will be interesting to see how it might grow.

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  10 місяців тому +1

      Oh I've never tried planting one before! Thanks for the feedback, would be interesting to know how your seed goes! 👍😀

    • @Desktopgem
      @Desktopgem 10 місяців тому +1

      @@CheaperWaysNZ I'm gutted as I accidently threw it away with the kitchen towel if was on so I'm now waiting for the cone to open and then get any seeds that was inside. No sign of it opening yet but hopefully it will. Hopefully they look like that lost seed when it does.

  • @NomadMechanic
    @NomadMechanic 2 місяці тому +1

    I would try putting a mesh fruit protection bag over a bunch of young cones and just wait and if you collect just the ejected nuts then you know that they are fully dried out for a planting seed. Makes for easy work.

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah that's a much better method! Thanks 😊

  • @JokersSti
    @JokersSti 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! Another video shows a women extracting them from Pine Cones that are already open. I tried, and got nothing. Thanks to you, I know why.

  • @deborahbotterill9185
    @deborahbotterill9185 2 роки тому +1

    Very good for libido Even if you are 74 or have a complete hysterectomy at a young age early forties very good for dry skin beautiful skin Thank you for doing the video

  • @1eyeclassic
    @1eyeclassic 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks a bunch for answering our question, what do pine. It’s look like in the wild.

  • @Axile929
    @Axile929 4 місяці тому +1

    😢We used to pick it a lot At my grandmother's in our countryside When we were young I'll never forget that. We put it in a hot 🔥 place To open And we shake it off to have pinnut. its Delicious 😋

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  4 місяці тому +2

      Oh very cool memories, thanks for sharing!

  • @yizzynightingale138
    @yizzynightingale138 Рік тому +1

    Cool!
    I was wondering where the pine nut is at. I got some pine trees where I live. I wanted pine nut but had no clue . thank you for showing me what part is the pi e nut and when and how to get the nut from the pine cone!🦋🌻💛😊

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  Рік тому +1

      Glad I could help! I hope yours are a better size than mine were though - haha 🙂👍

    • @yizzynightingale138
      @yizzynightingale138 Рік тому +1

      Im not sure where you live but I live in the lower part of Michigan. This state does have plenty of pine trees ( both upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan).🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲💛🌻🦋😊

  • @nickyb829
    @nickyb829 4 роки тому +10

    Im pretty sure we used to then dry the seeds with their 'wing thingy' out of the cone until they sort of come apart naturally..the black stuff dries out

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  4 роки тому +4

      Ah ok - apparently people don't normally bother with the seeds/nuts from the radiata as they're so little, but at least it was a fun experiment!

    • @juliawei8990
      @juliawei8990 3 роки тому +1

      I saw those little wings flying around but didn't know they're all pine seeds. Now I know. Thanks a lot , it's really fun to watch your family collecting pinecones.

  • @michaelholmes2101
    @michaelholmes2101 Рік тому +1

    Very goood, I think , the cazy way things are going peoploids and people might have to take up foraging - perhapd a bit likee the hunter gatherers. thanks for your good happy and natural video

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the comment! Yeah definitely time to start looking at ways other than supermarkets all the time isn't it!

  • @zanedickson2725
    @zanedickson2725 2 роки тому +2

    I just watched a Buisness insider video about pine nuts this could be a industry in NZ, considering how many tree's are grown for forestry, if Radiata produce adequate nuts.. repurpose forestry to gets nut so they're not waiting decades to sell the tree's as timber but waiting a few more decades soo the tree's yeild nuts for generations.

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah unfortunately the Radiata we had only produced very small nuts so not really worth it - there are different types of pine trees that produce better though, I know there are some people in NZ that farm purely for pine nuts.

  • @ednacrispin8825
    @ednacrispin8825 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video ! I burn cones in my open fire - do you use them for another purpose ?

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  6 місяців тому +1

      As you do mainly just for the fireplace as they're great for that 👍 Sometimes kids craft stuff too (painting/decorating etc!)

  • @Briandodd760
    @Briandodd760 Рік тому +1

    Water trees they get bigger in summer with a hose 5 gallons 3 days week u can also sell them or have bulk of food for your family.

  • @jadegroves9025
    @jadegroves9025 2 роки тому +1

    Hi have you heard of the mitlieder fertiliser it’s a micro nutrient fertiliser it might produce bigger and more if you could get your hands on some

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  2 роки тому +1

      Oh that's good to know - thanks for the info 🙂

  • @StupidRobotFightingLeague
    @StupidRobotFightingLeague 4 роки тому +2

    I could see a hero's reflection in the window....

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  4 роки тому +2

      Better than what that cow did in the window ... 😀

  • @PinkFlowers365
    @PinkFlowers365 3 роки тому +1

    ty

  • @kristakaufman3593
    @kristakaufman3593 2 роки тому +1

    Do you use the sap of the trees at all? or the bark ?

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  2 роки тому +1

      No never thought about that! These are just our shelter-belt between us and the neighbours so we're not actually chopping them down (unless they're being trimmed then we use off-cuts for firewood!)

  • @pablodiaz3851
    @pablodiaz3851 3 роки тому +1

    The seed must fly before touch the soil ir est 💕

  • @christianjimbomb8204
    @christianjimbomb8204 Рік тому +1

    Well that's just nuts !

  • @andrewyonemura6269
    @andrewyonemura6269 3 роки тому +2

    Ok for one you need to wait till September then pick the pine nuts you'll get a lot bigger pine nuts then you sand down the ends of the pine nuts take out the meat of the pine nut and there you go. If you shake them when they open up they'll just fall out.

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +2

      Ah ok that's interesting - everywhere we looked it said around June in New Zealand ... plus I think the trees we have only produce small nuts anyway according to some people - good to know about filing the end down - always up for new tricks, thanks!!

    • @sharonp3563
      @sharonp3563 2 роки тому +1

      The mature cone containing the pine nuts is ready to harvest ten days before the green cone begins to open. In NZ that is around June. The have a series of tests they can to do to check the ripeness of the cone. The cones can be harvested by tapping with a long pole.

    • @-norsecode-
      @-norsecode- 2 роки тому +1

      She's in the Southern Hemisphere, not the Northern.

  • @robzombieshot
    @robzombieshot 3 роки тому +1

    I bet if you toast them with the little skin on it, after toasting just pup them in a collender with small holes and shake them, maybe rub with hands... it would flake off vwalla... no broken nails. Btw, removing pines from the trees shortens the harvesting time. I use to harvest in the Sierra Nevada mtns... when ppl are picking cones to survive like the Indians, they notice stuff happening.
    For a big tree those were tiny nuts. You should check out pinyan pine.... search here on UA-cam.... the cones aren't huge but the seeds are about 10x easy the size you get

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +2

      Great thanks for that info! What we have is the most common type here in New Zealand - we were initially told we could get good pinenuts from them but after a bit of effort & research it turns out although they're edible they're not the best for size!

  • @michael7423
    @michael7423 4 роки тому +3

    Are all pine tree/cones safe to eat the seeds?

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  4 роки тому +6

      Yep they're all safe to eat - just that only certain breeds are large enough to actually be worth the hassle!

    • @XxBrittany20xX
      @XxBrittany20xX 2 роки тому +1

      @@CheaperWaysNZ
      Good to know all pinecone trees breeds nuts are safe to eat. I live in Washington state with lots of pinecone all year round. Never knew pine nuts came from them. Never knew they were the helicopters I played with as a child too. I love Pinenuts in salads at restaurants. Now I can try next fall and harvest my own. ^_^ I've seen a couple different types of trees with pinecones. They are smaller with most around herr. Some pine trees are like urs but not seen as often where I am. But ill still give it a try

  • @kheirhie18
    @kheirhie18 3 роки тому +2

    How about pinus kesiya? 🙁 its the most common type of pine tree where I live

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +2

      Oh I'm not sure ... I've just been looking it up but can't find anything about the pine nuts from that type ... although apparently all pines produce edible nuts (or seeds), it's just a matter of whether they're big enough to be worth the hassle! Could be worth trying with one and just see if it's worth it 🙂

    • @kheirhie18
      @kheirhie18 3 роки тому +1

      @@CheaperWaysNZ oh cool, thank you so much for replying, yeah I couldnt find any info as well, but thank you for the info 😊🙏

  • @pistolpeds
    @pistolpeds 4 роки тому +2

    Maybe you put them in water a ferment the wings off like you do with other seeds before you store them for the next year

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  4 роки тому +1

      Oh good idea - might try that next season!

  • @user-mo8il5gh3l
    @user-mo8il5gh3l 3 роки тому +2

    Can you eat them raw?

  • @NoriMori1992
    @NoriMori1992 Рік тому +1

    Interesting! They look a little bit like maple keys!

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  Рік тому +2

      Yes they do - we used to call them helicopters when I was a kid because of the way they flew down to the ground like a propeller lol

    • @NoriMori1992
      @NoriMori1992 Рік тому +1

      @@CheaperWaysNZ Yeah, I think sometimes we call them that too! (Greetings from Canada btw 🙂)

  • @gabbye2033
    @gabbye2033 3 роки тому +3

    Have you heard of pine nut mouth? Some pine nut tree species leave a metallic taste in your mouth for days! Did that happen to you with these radiata pines?

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +1

      No haven't heard of that - interesting to know! Didn't get it with these, although they were really tiny!

  • @elimarc3891
    @elimarc3891 9 місяців тому +1

    Starts at 3:30

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  9 місяців тому +1

      I've put chapters in so people can use the scroll bar to get to whichever point in the video they want to get to - thanks for this 😊👍

  • @VijaySingh-ht7sy
    @VijaySingh-ht7sy 2 роки тому +1

    Do green pine cone have seeds i wanna grow them

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  2 роки тому +2

      Yes they do, but you need to let them dry and go brown before you can collect them

    • @VijaySingh-ht7sy
      @VijaySingh-ht7sy 2 роки тому +1

      @@CheaperWaysNZ thanks i wanna follow if u r regular on UA-cam

  • @adnan7698
    @adnan7698 11 місяців тому +1

    They all sound like Korg

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  11 місяців тому +1

      Well we are from New Zealand - hence the accent and of course Taika Waititi (who voiced Korg) is a New Zealander - I love Korg so will take it as a compliment LOL

  • @liz8343
    @liz8343 2 роки тому +1

    I love pine nuts… but yea… that’s a lot of work

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  2 роки тому +2

      Definitely - especially then they're little like ours!

  • @Beading4perfectionists
    @Beading4perfectionists 3 роки тому +1

    Try letting the seeds fall instead and pick them. Less work :-)

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +1

      haha - yes this was more a big experiment for the kids more than anything - would have to get a lot of tarpaulin on the ground under the trees mind you or they'd probably get lost in the pine needles!

  • @FaraCortez-oi2jn
    @FaraCortez-oi2jn 9 місяців тому +1

    If you eat them pine trees grow in your tummy. Lol

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  9 місяців тому +1

      haha - I'm still waiting for mine ... maybe they're slow-growing!

  • @skullnbones3327
    @skullnbones3327 2 роки тому +1

    🌞

  • @pablodiaz3851
    @pablodiaz3851 3 роки тому +1

    you should have filmed when it opened

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +1

      I know - should have done a fast-motion type video! (things I think of after the fact!)

  • @MRJUGGERNAUTSILLz
    @MRJUGGERNAUTSILLz 2 роки тому +1

    i learned today (36 yrs) those fly looking things that come out the cones are pine nuts

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah it took me way too long as well lol!

  • @jamespage7198
    @jamespage7198 3 роки тому +1

    Those kids make better doors than windows.......

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +2

      hahaha they say never work with children or animals for a reason! It's all done for them really so I can't complain too much 😂

  • @alexanderantonio49
    @alexanderantonio49 Рік тому +1

    If they would've left the trees alone a long time ago this world would be more beautiful than it is now and they wouldn't be able to find us either

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  Рік тому +2

      Far too many people chopping down their shelter-belt trees around where we are and then needing big irrigators - such a shame!

  • @itsadesign7893
    @itsadesign7893 2 роки тому +1

    I always thought those were wings fallen off a fly of some sort.

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  2 роки тому +2

      haha - yeah I always remember seeing them around as a kid and had no idea what they were!

    • @itsadesign7893
      @itsadesign7893 2 роки тому +2

      @@CheaperWaysNZ I have had a cold for a few days now and I found some pine cones along the way as I walked home. I found that you can boil them and drink the tea made from the young green cone and it can soothe your throat. It actually helped my throat a bit. Have you tried making medicine from pine cones?

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  2 роки тому +1

      @@itsadesign7893 oh that's interesting! Haven't heard of it but certainly will now - thanks for the tip!

  • @catherina2611
    @catherina2611 3 роки тому +2

    Waaaay too much work. I would plant the seeds and start a Christmas tree farm :)

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +1

      haha - good call! This was more a fun experiment to do with the kids - not sure I'd bother again with this type of pine!

    • @catherina2611
      @catherina2611 3 роки тому +1

      @@CheaperWaysNZ I'm sure it made for some happy and healthy quality family time with the kids. I didn't know pine cones opened up like that in a warm spot and I'm so going to try that myself It would be good if you have an open fire place which you can throw the pine cones into for the fragrance they emit.

  • @MaSter-mw3rb
    @MaSter-mw3rb 2 роки тому +1

    Pinon pine cones have the bigger nuts.

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  2 роки тому +2

      Oh good to know ... just looked them up and doesn't look like they grow where I am - thanks for the info!

  • @jamiecee4960
    @jamiecee4960 3 роки тому +1

    Now know. I mean its obvious where they would of come from. But, Never would of known.😁😁 Hmmmm.

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah it took us a while to actually get around to having an experiment!

  • @lydiabudgetsmore622
    @lydiabudgetsmore622 3 роки тому +3

    If you roast the raw seeds you can crack them in your mouth like a sunflower seed.

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +1

      Ohh didn't realise that - thanks for the tip!

  • @derrickmccalep3840
    @derrickmccalep3840 3 роки тому +1

    Ain't shit special about pine cones that's shit just outside yard debris in America but then again pine is not indigenous to oceania Australia new Zealand matter fact I think they brought the trees there for ship building an construction because non of those come the best in the world Yellow Southern pine
    I like your video u made with your family I really do

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah it was imported here a lot of people don't really like it - generally we just use the pinecones in our logburner 🙂 Certainly wanted to give this a go nonetheless ... the pinenuts were tiny compared to others I've seen (maybe from the type you're referring to!)

    • @cheymc8544
      @cheymc8544 Рік тому

      Wow you need to learn about your native American history talking like that. Pines nuts here in north America to use native is everything it's how we survived. .. educate urself

  • @derrickmccalep3840
    @derrickmccalep3840 3 роки тому

    Worst pine the world is in australia

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah not sure about Australia, but in New Zealand a lot of people just use them as shelter-belts about their land 🙂

    • @zanedickson2725
      @zanedickson2725 2 роки тому

      Pine is basically a weed in NZ

  • @tyronefrielinghaus3467
    @tyronefrielinghaus3467 2 роки тому

    Way too long winded...useless video.

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the feedback, always helps for improving future videos 👍

  • @Aaron-wh7vg
    @Aaron-wh7vg 5 місяців тому +1

    helicopter seeds in nz are from sycamore and yes these are the wrong pines for pine nuts

    • @CheaperWaysNZ
      @CheaperWaysNZ  5 місяців тому +1

      Technical not the wrong type as they still produce the pinenuts, but only very small so yes if you want decent sized ones it's not the type to go for! Sycamore have the helicopter seeds too yes ... so much fun as kids to play with them 😀