Below is info from Dr. Lenny Wells, UGA Pecan Specialist related to efficiently managing pecan fertilizers while considering fertilizer price fluctuations. This is a snippet from a more lengthy and detailed blog post (2/24/26) by Dr. Wells that you can find by clicking on the link – Managing The Increase in Pecan Fertilizer Costs.
“In short, most well managed orchards have adequate to high levels of P and Zn in both soil and leaf samples. As a matter of fact, this is quite common. When this is the case, an annual maintenance application won’t move the needle on anything. The same may be true for K in some orchards, though to a lesser extent. Sandy soils will need K more often. For lime, if your pH is above 6.0 there is no reason to lime. See the table below to help you determine if, when, and how you truly need to apply P,K, Zn, and lime. Save your money where you can.”
UGA Pecan Beginners Course and Georgia Pecan Growers Conference
The UGA Pecan Beginners Class will be held this year in conjunction with the Georgia Pecan Conference. The Conference will be held March 31-April 1, 2026 in Perry, GA. The Beginners Class is held on March 31 and will include the basics of pecan production from start to finish. See below for the complete schedule of topics covered in the Pecan Beginners Class. If you are new to pecan production or simply need a refresher on some of the basics, you can register on-line at the Georgia Pecan Growers Association website. The registration for the course includes a lunch.
Click GEORGIA PECAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION WEBSITE to register for this course and more information.
Call if you have questions – Tucker Price 229-507-8862.