Growing pecan trees for nut production presents unique management challenges.
ARDMORE, Okla. — Noble Research Institute will host an online learning event So You Want to Grow Pecans from 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT, Sept. 3.
The pecan is America’s native nut and a long-lived crop. The trees can grow and produce a crop across hundreds of years. The problem is that factors, such as pests, improper soil management and poor plant nutrition, can get in the way of successfully harvesting a pecan crop.
Noble Research Institute pecan specialists will provide attendees with the basic information they need to begin their pecan orchard venture, starting with how to:
• Determine proper site selection for trees.
• Select the right pecan variety.
• Lay out an orchard and establish trees.
• Select appropriate equipment needed to prune and train the pecan trees for growth and to harvest the pecans.
After orchard site selection, attendees will learn about how management of soil and plant nutrition, irrigation systems, and pest control are needed to help the trees grow.
By the end of the seminar, attendees will have a basic understanding of the various production practices. Individuals who are interested in pecan production as a means to supplement income are encouraged to join in.
There is no registration fee, but preregistration is required to receive meeting login details prior to the event. For more information and to register, please visit www.noble.org/events.
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“We encourage beginning growers to start small so they can learn as they go. There are many challenging factors that can impact growing pecans. It takes time to develop an orchard, but we are here to help.”
- Charlie Graham, Ph.D., senior pecan specialist