Small Pecan Grove Question

[RedMann]

I am no expert but do have some experience with personal planting and the main thing I would say and emphasize is WATER. You really have to water the pecans regularly to get them established and I would say to plan on it for 3 years or so, not just 1 year. Some form of irrigation is a must in my opinion -- trying to do it by other means is just too hard to keep up with on a regular basis. And don't cut corners when you plant them. They have a deep tap root and need to be planted properly -- cutting corners on the front end will cost you in the long run. If you decide to add some fruit trees, be careful not to overdo it and plant too many. With most but especially peaches, plums and nectarines, you really need to keep up with the spray schedule and fertilization if you expect to have them survive and fruit. About the only fruit tree I can think of that will grow and do well in this area without a good bit of attention would be the hard pears. Satsumas are also fairly low maintenance once they get big enough to handle our occasional dips into the 20's or lower in the winter. Probably best to put those closer to the house so you can cover them when needed the first 3 or 4 years. Persimmons are also fairly low maintenance here if you like them which I don't. Also do soils tests before you plant anything, but especially blueberries. I wasted a lot of time and money on blueberries trying to grow them where the ground was just too alkaline. You think that this area has only acid soil but that's not always true and if your property has ever been farmed regularly, there's a good chance it's been limed and is more alkaline than you would expect. Hope this helps -- unfortunately, I learned most of my lessons the hard way.

[micci_man]

Google "Collins Pecan". Joey Collins is the biggest pecan grower/harvester in the state of Ga and is in Thomasville. Give him a call or go by and ask some questions.



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