An Enslaved Gardener Transformed the Pecan into a Cash Crop
PaulHoule Sunday, February 15, 2026
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The article explores the story of an enslaved African American gardener named Antoine who played a crucial role in transforming the pecan into a valuable cash crop in the southern United States during the 19th century, despite the systemic oppression he faced.
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