Establishing a new pecan orchard involves a wide number of variables. Knowing the right steps to take will greatly increase a grower’s success.
ARDMORE, Okla. — Noble Research Institute will host an online learning event Establishing a Pecan Orchard from 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT Sept. 24.
It is crucial to know the proper steps to begin an orchard, such as:
• Selecting the right soil type.
• Knowing the irrigation requirements.
• Selecting the right varieties for proper pollination.
Designing the orchard layout to accommodate operational equipment and future tree removal.
By the end of the seminar, attendees will know how to make decisions that will increase their chances of establishing a successful pecan orchard.
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.
Quote “All growers should set goals before starting or expanding their orchard. We encourage beginning growers to start small so they can learn as they go. It takes time to develop an orchard, but we are here to help.”
- Charlie Graham, Ph.D., senior pecan specialist
PCaption: Noble Research Institute will host on online learning event on how to establishing a pecan orchard from 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT Sept. 24.
Noble Research Institute, LLC (www.noble.org) is an independent nonprofit agricultural research organization dedicated to delivering solutions to great agricultural challenges. Headquartered in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Noble Research Institute conducts fundamental, translational and applied research; offers no-cost consultation and education to farmers, ranchers and land managers; operates seven research and demonstration farms; and educates students of all ages about science and agriculture. Noble Research Institute was founded by Lloyd Noble, an Oklahoma oilman and philanthropist, in 1945 as The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation to advance agriculture and land stewardship.