Pecan Growing Guide

Carya illinoinensis

Crop Rotation Group

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Soil

Fertile, well drained sandy loam is ideal.

Position

Full sun.

Frost tolerant

Yes, but cultivars should be chosen that fit the climate. Some pecans are much more cold tolerant than others.

Feeding

Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in spring.

Spacing

Single Plants: 65' 7" (20.00m) each way (minimum)
Rows: 65' 7" (20.00m) with 65' 7" (20.00m) row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty of well-rotted organic matter. A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Mulch after planting, and encircle the trunk with a wire cage or protective pipe to protect the young tree from animal and insect pests.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Pecans are outstanding nut-producing landscape trees in much of the Southeast USA. Pecan trees will bear for decades. It takes 20 years for a pecan tree to grow to maturity.

Harvesting

Gather nuts as they fall to the ground. Allow them to dry in a place that is protected from rain.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Pecan

Aphids (General)

Fall Webworms

Leaf-Footed Bug

Slug

Snail