Last year was a frustrating pecan year for many – the early first freeze in October caused a lot of shucks to not open up, reducing yields. Pecans are a beautiful tree and a delicious crop but are a ...

There are a lot of things to keep in mind for pecan tree care in the spring. Right now is the time to consider a foliar zinc spray and nitrogen fertilizer application, make plans for irrigation, and ...

We recently bought some acreage in west Jacksonville that has a number of rundown pecan trees. What steps should we take to rejuvenate them? In my research, I found it interesting that there is much ...

Lots of folks want to know how to get their pecan tree to produce a crop each year. Unfortunately, it’s not practical or even realistic. Afterall, commercially produced pecans are mostly grown in ...

Pecans have particular requirements for pollination, nutrients, and pest management if they are to produce abundant crops. Remember that many pecan cultivars do not start producing nuts until they are ...

I have had several calls recently about the lack and poor quality of pecans being harvested from backyard trees. The wet conditions have made scab disease much worse this year and it is the main ...

Every year, homeowners are dumbfounded as to why their beloved pecan trees don’t produce any decent pecans. There are thousands of mature pecan trees around Alabama homes, many with sparse and erratic ...

Q: One of our native pecan trees simply laid down four years ago. It’s been the backdrop for many family and friend photographs since. What can we do to prolong its life? A: Looking at the more ...