Select the orchard location based on its soil type, drainage, water table and land topography. Straight rows in planted orchards make maintenance, irrigation and harvest easier. Tree growth and spacing requirements can also be anticipated for …

It is important to plant pecan trees well away from structures, buildings and overhead power lines because of the ultimate size the trees will reach. Yard and home orchard trees should be spaced at least 60 to 80 feet apart so they will not crowd as they reach

establish an orchard is by planting grafted trees. The cost of planting grafted trees is more than planting seedling trees but labor and grafting costs may be avoided. Pecan trees are most commonly planted as bare root transplants; however, container grown transplants may also be used. Bare root trees provide a lower initial cost and are more

2024年10月10日 · Pecan orchards throughout Burke County were hit very hard. This is very far from where the hurricane hit land in Florida. Two sites specifically are the UGA Midville Research Station and our 2024 East Georgia Field Day location. 90% tree loss at each location.

2006年4月19日 · Culturally, there are several basic factors that will help to promote optimum profitability with a commercial pecan orchard. UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS .

2009年5月14日 · In orchards, the tree spacing, the number of emitters per tree (wetted area under the tree) and emitter discharge will determine the amount of water delivered per tree and the flow necessary in the lateral line. Research indicates that the minimum water requirement for pecans in Georgia is 2,400 gallons per acre per day.

2015年3月9日 · Lenny Wells, UGA Pecan Horticulturalist, discusses some great points about fertilization of young pecan trees. Below are his thoughts on this subject. Most soils on which new pecan orchards are established here in Georgia are old row crop fields or cleared pine land.

2009年12月11日 · An orchard floor provides a working surface for orchard operations and influences activities in the trees, which produce the crop. An efficient orchard floor cover does not compete heavily with trees for moisture and nutrients and is …

2023年10月30日 · As pecan trees grow in an orchard, their tree canopies encroach upon one another, causing excessive shading, which can increase alternate bearing intensity and reduce tree health and orchard profitability.

Pecan trees are commonly found surrounding both urban and rural dwellings throughout Georgia. They can enhance the environment and provide additional income from the sale of nuts. This publication contains comprehensive information about …